Hiku Tohorā Raukaraka - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant

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Hiku Tohorā Raukaraka - 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 Samuel Potter from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu,

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wahaika would often be used by rangatira (chiefs) during ceremonies and speeches to accentuate and add gravitas

this Hei Tiki Sculpture is a limited edition

They were used as musical instruments

participants will have a fully completed and bound manaia to take home

Create your own taonga (treasured object) with the guidance of our expert carvers

but previous carving experience is highly recommended

Marsden kawakawa set in sterling silver

This hei toki was carved by Alex Sands from raukarka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This pair was carved by Wendy Marshall from speckled kōkopu pounamu (named for the speckled skin of the native trout) and measure roughly 4 x 2

This knife

It measures 21mm by 10mm