Rei Puta Tangiwai- Greenstone Tooth Pendant

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Rei Puta Tangiwai- Greenstone Tooth PendantOften considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Mori and are highly regarded tpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with the carver taking the form of the rei niho paroa (sperm whale tooth) and infusing it with their own inspiration. This rei puta was carved by Yuki Tanaka from Tangiwai sourced from Anita Bay of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 62mm by 30mm, has a glossy finish, and

this simplified manaia form has whakapapa notches down one side to represent the ancestral connection

It measures 85mm by 18mm and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord

This hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from Totoweka pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

This hei toki was carved by Samuel Potter from inanga pounamu sourced from Spoon River of Te Wai Pounamu

Mau taringa are gifts for those we care for and

This hei toki was carved by Ray Stokes from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

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Clark's work reflects a deep reverence for Maori traditions and spirituality

Highly polished kahurangi pounamu set in a solid 9 ct gold and sterling silver setting

This kōuma was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

literally translated as ‘teeth of the taniwha’

Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of tohorā (whale)