A wonderful elegant Roimata, hand carved from ethically sourced whale bone, this a very special taonga that will be passed through many generations and treasured by those who have the honour of being its caretaker.
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 110mm long x 14mm wide x 8mm thick
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