Moko Pounamu Rei Niho NZ Genuine Hapopo Greenstone -Taiaha

This striking Rei Niho pendant is carved from genuine Hapopo Pounamu sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand. The stone displays beautiful natural marbling with deep green tones and darker mineral patterns that make each piece completely unique. Inspired by traditional breastplate forms, the design sits comfortably when worn and highlights the natural character of the pounamu. Suspended on a simple cord, this piece combines timeless design with the enduring beauty of authentic New Zealand greenstone.

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 Anaru Anderson

Ngai Tahu Trace Code: P201806X

Size 65mm Long x 35mm Wide x 4mm thick

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