SNAPPERLICIOUS - a beautifully carved, bone Snapper pendant for lovers of unique art to wear! Hand carved for us by Andrew Doughty. In the artists words below, a description of his thinking behind this beautiful design... This Taonga is named Snapperlicious. The eyes are inlays of mother of pearl with a pupil of buffalo horn. I'm really happy how they turned out. "The snapper (Pagrus auratus) belongs to the sea bream family Sparidae. Māori know it as tāmure and traditionally caught it in large numbers. All snapper begin life as females, and then at three or four years of age about half of them change sex. They can live a long time - the oldest recorded specimen was 63 years old".* In Japanese folklore it is the symbol of fortune and is typically used as the centrepiece in celebratory feasts. (I just feel fortunate to be able to eat fresh snapper!). *Department of Conservation, Reference: 10036521, by Andrew Penniket SNAPPERLICIOUS is a marvellous piece and perfect for the fisherman or woman in your life! It will certainly draw attention and comment. We have plaited a cord in the colours of this wonderful fish - copper, blue and silver. SNAPPERLICIOUS is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch and is provided with an adjustable cord. Also included in your package, a note from the carver about your original work of Art to Wear. Free shipping worldwide - delivered with Express Courier. Meaning: Growth ~ Love ~ Wisdom Artist: Andrew Doughty Material: Bone with Mother of Pearl and Buffalo Horn inlay (eyes) Cord Colour: Nacho Orange/Cobalt Blue/Blue Moon Cord with Cobalt Blue Popper Cord Length: Adjustable Size: 35mm (1.4") long; 71mm (2.8") wide