This Roimata pendant is carved from Whale Bone, showing the natural warmth and fine grain characteristic of the material. Finished with a smooth polish, the teardrop form is clean and well shaped, giving the piece a calm, flowing presence.
Roimata - Teardrop- Named for their teardrop shape, meaning tears of sadness or grief, and are widely regarded as touchstones in healing and meditation. It is often called the comfort stone and given to show sympathy, shared emotion and that they, the receiver, is not alone in their grief. The drop pendants are also believed to represent a connection to the whenua (the land) Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Whale Bone
has always been a special medium for Māori artists, Whales are considered a taonga species, and represent abundance, richness and were regarded as chiefly animals. Some tribes see whales as the descendants of Tangaroa, the god of the ocean and stranding’s are seen as gifts from Tangaroa and carving them is a way of honouring that gift. Whales possess a tapu (sacred) significance to Māori as both supernatural beings and as harbingers of personal change and spiritual growth.
Traditionally carved from Genuine Whale bone - Ethically sourced from Banks Peninsular (Te Pataka o Rakaihautū)
Hand Carved by Mark Stewart
Size 108mm long x 15mm wide x 8mm thick
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