Kōuma Kahurangi Moko Kauae- Greenstone Breastplate Pendant

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Kōuma Kahurangi Moko Kauae- Greenstone Breastplate PendantKuma are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership, whilst evoking the physical. Evolving from personal body armour, they are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty to te ao troa (the outer world). This kuma moko kauae was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 75mm by 45mm , has a semi gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand

This pair was crafted by Ray Stokes from sterling silver and kawakawa pounamu and measure roughly 21 x 50 mm

is a binding of cord to prevent its natural tendency to fray or unravel

This sculptural pekapeka was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

gold and silver is found alongside pounamu

with only 25 pieces made

They measure approximately 340mm by 110mm

This piece measures 67mm by 32mm

patu are short striking weapons made used by both men and women during oratory and warfare

This kapeu was carved by Paul Anderson from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

This kapeu was carved by Daryl Munroe from flower jade kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

It measures 47mm by 23mm

This piece was carved by Kerry Thompson from stained and unstained beef bone