Carved from a wonderful piece of Hapopo Pounamu, this cool Mako Mau (shark Tooth) features deep green hues dappled with white inclusions, all beautifully highlighted by the glossy finish. A unique Taonga for a special loved one.
Mako Mau(Shark
tooth) is a symbol of male strength, proud masculinity and potency. It offers strength, guile, protection and guidance to the wearer. As a talisman it brings affluence and good fortune to the wearers life and it is believed to protect the individual from evil spirits, shark attacks and water accidents., they have also been worn by Polynesians and Māori since the earliest exploration of Polynesia. They connect to the spirit of the shark, its ferocity and as an abundant food source.
Hapopo- Genuine West Coast Greenstone. It's colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name originating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland).
Hand Carved by Westland Greenstone
Size 60mm long x 36mm wide x 10mm thick
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