These small and wonderful handcrafted Drop Earrings, made from Whale Bone, highlight the fine texture and subtle tone of the material. With Sterling Silver hooks, they’re elegant pieces of New Zealand artistry.
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 the Chatham Islands.
Carved by Kristal Thompson
Size 31mm long x 5.2mm wide. Total length 43mm
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