There are four types of ukulele: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. They range in size from the smallest, soprano at 21 inches, to the largest, baritone at 33 inches. Ukuleles are tuned by pegs at the top of the neck, just as guitars do and have a hole in the body for the resonating sound to come out. There doesn't seem to be as much concern about the types of wood used to create the ukuleles as there is regarding guitars. Because the sound is meant to be mellow, volume and resonance are[...]

Another excellent piece for gift or to keep. This frame features mother of pearl shell carving. This piece is the 'tiare maori' or gardenia flower that grow abundantly in the cook Islands, used for making ei's(lei's). All items will be shipped when payment is received. Price does not include freight.[...]

Wall hanging frames feature mother of pearl shell carving. this piece features a two part story, in the diamond on top 'te mango' or the shark and below 'te poe parau e te poe' or the pearl shell & the pearl. It sits on blue backgound. Carved from the black lipped mother of pearl shell, this piece is a great gift for a friend or loved one. It is a perfect wall hanger for any room in the home or at work. The shark is said to be a good omen - the protectorer. The significance of the[...]

Wall hanging frames feature mother of pearl shell carving. This piece of exquisite art is carved from the black lipped mother of pearl shell. It features a fish hook that was said to be worned in ancient time by Indigenous Cook Islanders as a talisman and taken on fishing trips for good luck. It is adorned with cinnet, a local fibure used for making commonly ropes. In the ancient days it had multiple uses, whereby it was used to make shoes, clothing, fishing reel and so forth. This is[...]