Kapeu Totoweka - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant

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Kapeu Totoweka - Greenstone Kapeu PendantOriginally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants, with the subtle curve of its rounded lower tip enhancing its mauri (essence). A traditional form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums. This kapeu was carved by Aaron Marshall from totoweka pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai

Mix and match greenstone with these stackable New Zealand Arahura Jade Pounamu Braided Bracelets

have a semi-polished finish

Manaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth

from humpback whale rib bone sourced from Aotearoa

the pendant measures 95mm by 48mm and has a hand-plaited adjustable polyester cord

It measures 184mm by 44mm

This manaia was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

It sits on a native timber and brass base and features a beautiful pāua shell inlaid eyes

whakarei with unaunahi

This hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

It measures 140mm by 65mm

masculine and feminine