Rei Puta Koura Flower Jade Raukaraka - Greenstone Tooth Pendant

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Rei Puta Koura Flower Jade Raukaraka - Greenstone Tooth PendantOften considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Mori and are highly regarded tpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with the carver taking the form of the rei niho paroa (sperm whale tooth) and infusing it with their own inspiration. This rei puta was carved by Alex Sands from flower jade raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa set with solid 9ct gold capped by

It measures 47mm x 30mm and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord

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Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of mana and prestige

Pounamu ring external diameter - 31 x 31mm

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It measures 95mm * 65mm

It is hing by a Sterling Silver chain

It measures 75mm by 57mm

This roimata was carved by Alex Sands from totoweka fading into inanga pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

The tangi (sound) of the koauau were also known to mimic native manu (birds) and draw in people from further afield

you must have a sperm whale's jaw to carry them

The handle has a semi-gloss finish