Hand Carved Māori Design 21st Birthday Key with Paua Shell Inlay & Photo Frame - WM434

SKU: WM434
$389.00

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Description

Product Description

Celebrate a significant milestone with this beautifully handcrafted Māori Design 21st Birthday Key, a timeless keepsake that honours tradition, culture, and achievement. Expertly carved in New Zealand, this stunning decorative key showcases authentic Māori-inspired artwork, making it a meaningful gift to commemorate a special 21st birthday.

Crafted from quality Tulip Wood, this impressive key features intricate Māori koru-inspired carvings that symbolise growth, strength, harmony, and new beginnings. The circular head of the key displays a striking paua shell "21" centrepiece surrounded by genuine paua shell inlays, while the adjacent oval photo frame allows you to personalise the key with a cherished photograph of the recipient.

The flowing carved patterns continue throughout the design, representing the interconnected journey of life and family. Additional paua shell accents are carefully placed throughout the key, creating brilliant flashes of natural blue, green, and violet colour that beautifully complement the warm timber tones.

A large blank section on the blade of the key provides space for personalised engraving, making this an exceptional keepsake that can be treasured for generations. Supplied complete with a gold-tone hanging chain, the key is ready to display as a lasting reminder of this important milestone.

Each piece is individually handcrafted, ensuring every key has its own unique character through natural variations in wood grain and paua shell patterning.


Māori Symbolism

The carved koru-inspired patterns featured throughout this design represent:

  • New Beginnings – embracing the journey into adulthood

  • Growth and Development – personal achievement and maturity

  • Whānau Connection – family, unity, and support

  • Strength and Resilience – facing the future with confidence

  • Continuity of Life – honouring past, present, and future generations

Combined with the traditional 21st key symbolism, this design creates a powerful representation of stepping into adulthood while remaining connected to family, heritage, and culture.

Due to the handcrafted nature of the product, timber grain, carving details, and paua shell colours may vary slightly from piece to piece.

Personalisation Option

Add the Recipient's Name

Create a truly unique keepsake by adding the recipient's name professionally engraved onto the blank section of the key blade.

Personalised Name Engraving: $30.00 Additional

Perfect for commemorating a special milestone and creating a treasured family heirloom.

Please allow approximately 3 working days for engraving.


Features

  • Hand carved Māori Design 21st Birthday Key

  • Crafted from premium Tulip Wood

  • Made in New Zealand

  • Traditional Māori koru-inspired carving design

  • Genuine paua shell "21" centrepiece

  • Multiple genuine paua shell inlays

  • Oval photo frame for personal photograph

  • Rich timber finish showcasing natural wood grain

  • Gold-tone hanging chain included

  • Suitable for wall display

  • Optional personalised name engraving available

  • Unique handcrafted construction

Specification Details
Product Type 21st Birthday Key
Design Traditional Māori Carved Design
Material Tulip Wood
Inlays Genuine Paua Shell
Centre Feature Paua Shell 21 Insert
Photo Frame Oval Photo Insert
Dimensions Approx. 680mm x 190mm
Construction Hand Carved
Finish Natural Timber Stain
Hanging Method Gold-Tone Display Chain Included
Origin Made in New Zealand
Personalisation Optional Name Engraving
Occasion 21st Birthday

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Shipping

Most orders are delivered within 3–5 days across New Zealand. Prefer to collect? In-stock designs can be picked up from our Ōtāhuhu, Auckland showroom within 24 hours — choose Click & Collect at checkout. Free express shipping on New Zealand orders over $100.

Warranty

Every order is checked before it is sent. If anything arrives faulty or not as described, contact us and we will put it right.

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