Moko Pounamu Whale Bone Sterling Silver Earrings - Wahakari

A beautiful pair of handcrafted New Zealand Whale Bone drop earrings set on Sterling Silver 925 hooks. The stunning simplicity displays the Whale Bone in all its uniqueness.

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 strandings 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.

Genuine Whale bone - Ethically sourced from Banks Peninsular (Te Pataka o Rakaihautū)

Carved by Mark Stewart

Size 71mm long x 14mm wide x 6mm thick total length 92mm

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