Hiku Tohorā Kōkopu - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant

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Hiku Tohorā Kōkopu - Greenstone Whale Tail PendantFrom the discovery of Aotearoa by the original whale rider Paikea, tohor (whales) have been highly regarded kin or tpuna to Mori and are the kaitiaki (guardians) of the realm of Tangaroa, the atua (spirit) of the ocean. In the Mori world, they are an omen of the supernatural and a sign of abundance because of their many offerings, even in death. This hiku tohor was carved by Aaron Marshall from kkopu pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu,

Mau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles

Natural-coloured or black waxed cord with a fixed-length pounamu toggle

It measures 40mm by 31mm

Introducing our authentic Pounamu Kōmore

has a semi-glossy finish

They measure: roughly 15mm (L)

Available in three or four-plait

Sterling silver and marsden kawakawa bracelet

the tools and skills necessary for stone-carving and will guide participants through the process of creating a hei toki pounamu

These patu were carved by Steven Fehoko from black maire sourced from central Waikato of Te Ika-a-Māui

It measures 70mm by 30mm

It measures 62mm by 15mm