Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Tooth Pendant

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Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Tooth PendantRei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of tohor (whale). Rei Niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form, symbolising the intimate connection between Mori and tohor. This piece is hung by an adjustable hand plaited cord. Hand crafted and carved by Alex Sands This piece measures 76 x 39 x 8mm

sperm whale teeth

are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa and represent the growth

This pikorua was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

The heart represents the wisdom of emotion

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

It measures 112mm by 29mm

the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants

It measures 23mm in diameter and are hung with sterling silver hooks

This piece was hand carved by Paul Anderson

Ring size: Z

The carving will transform over time with a new patina - manifesting the spirit of it’s owner

masculine and feminine