Hiku Tohorā Inanga - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant

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Hiku Tohorā Inanga - 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 inanga pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu,

It measures 41mm by 25mm

often featuring a central pendant made from a large sperm whale tooth or a stone replica

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

It measures 90mm by 32mm

Stone - 15*13mm

Traditionally heru were worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women

ensuring every piece is unique

It is hand-carved by Sam Potter and presented in a native kauri wood jewellery box

but the pounamu may display natural variations

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

highlighting the importance of speech in chief-related activities

It measures 109mm by 78mm