This contemporary pendant is carved from genuine Hapopo Pounamu sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand. The design combines smooth flowing lines with a subtle koru element, symbolising growth, renewal and new beginnings. The soft green tones of the stone reveal delicate natural variations that make each carving unique. Finished with traditional cord binding, this piece blends modern design with the timeless beauty and cultural meaning of natural pounamu.
Rei Niho(Eye Tooth) carved from pounamu, maintains the beauty of the traditional form, symbolising the intimate connection between Maori and Tohorā. The mark of a high Chief was one who wore the rei niho (whale tooth pendant), as the teeth of the sperm whale (Paraoa) were highly prized because of their rarity. With actual whale teeth being such a rarity, it became common to fashion the tooth form from other materials such as this example created from Pounamu.
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 Dean Hetherington
Ngai Tahu Trace Code: P2017ZPN
Size 65mm long x 30mm wide x 7mm thick
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