Rei Puta Parāoa - Sperm Whale Tooth Pendant

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Rei Puta Parāoa - Sperm Whale Tooth PendantOften considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales are highly regarded tpuna (ancestors) symbolizing abundance and strength. Rei puta paroa (sperm whale tooth pendants) are highly prized for their rarity and were often worn by rangatira (chiefs, respected leaders) leading to the saying He rei ng, he paroa ng kauae. If you have a sperm whale's teeth, you must have a sperm whale's jaw to carry them. This rei niho paroa was carved in our Kirikiriroa

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It measures 55mm by 95mm

Aotearoa set with solid 9ct gold capped by John Mayo

Dark green - 37 x 21 x 6mm

inlaid with red wax paua eye and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord

This ring was handcrafted in our studio by John Mayo from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This sculpture stands as a timeless symbol of tradition and prestige

This hei taniwha was carved by Steven Fehoko Jr

It measures 145mm in diameter and mounted on whalebone and kauri base

It sits on a brass frame and a native timber base

This Manaia Pouwhenua - Antiqued Bone Carved Pendant was hand-carved and finished by master carver and artist Yuri Terenyi

It measures 127 x 40mm