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Hei Kapeu Kōkopu - Pounamu PendantKapeu are traditional earrings worn by both genders and indicate that an individual holds mana (prestige). Kapeu can be further decorated with feathers to enhance their appearance. These taonga were a sign of status, leadership and authority This taonga was hand carved by Nikki Shaw from kkopu pounamu. It measures 53 x 10 x 4mm and has an adjustable hand plaited cord.

Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women

It measures 36mm in diameter

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

5 Keddell St

Manaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth

Note: This listing is for a single wahaika maire

To possess a patu onewa signified the status and mana (authority) of those who would wield it

This particular kumete

and prestige

measures 20 cm high and 40 cm in diameter

This roitmata was carved by Daryl Munroe from Inanga pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

This pair was carved by John Mayo from sterling silver and kawakawa pounamu and measure 5x 1