Roimata Koura Kahurangi - Gold-Capped Greenstone Teardrop Pendant

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Roimata Koura Kahurangi - Gold-Capped Greenstone Teardrop PendantThe roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn down to be functional, they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tpuna (ancestors). They remind us of our humanity, and our ability to overcome adversity even when the path is spiritually difficult. This roimata was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kahurangi pounamu sourced from

This porohita was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

This hei toki was carved by Aaron Marshall from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

the sun and the moon

Light green - 38 x 18 x 4mm

It measures 90mm by 28mm

the manaia is often depicted as a kaitiaki (protector) and messenger between the earthly and spiritual worlds

It measures 33mm by 20mm

it embodies the cultural significance of the Hei Tiki

Schedule an apprentice level Carve Your Own pounamu workshop for a kōuma - a breastplate

It has a glossy finish

and wealth

This piece measures 31 x 8 mm and is hung from a 9 ct gold-plated sterling silver chain