Name: Hiku Tohorā Raukaraka - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant
Brand: martinafruit.com
SKU: 33847066193
Price: 187.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.889200000000001 (18 reviews)

Hiku Tohorā Raukaraka - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant

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Hiku Tohorā Raukaraka - Greenstone Whale Tail PendantFrom the discovery of Aotearoa by the original whale rider Paikea, tohor (whales) have been highly regarded kin or tpuna to Mori and are the kaitiaki (guardians) of the realm of Tangaroa, the atua (spirit) of the ocean. In the Mori world, they are an omen of the supernatural and a sign of abundance because of their many offerings, even in death. This hiku tohor was carved by Aaron Marshall from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu,

It measures 175mm by 53mm and comes on a brass and wooden stand

is a binding of cord to prevent its natural tendency to fray or unravel

expressed through contemporary carving

It measures 140mm by 165mm

It boasts very fine ornamental designs and is finished with an antique style natural onion based stain

This koauau was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

This matau was hand-carved by Andy Ruskin from kawakawa pounamu

They were traditionally played in times of sorrow and remembrance at tangihanga (funerals) or in solitude

otherwise one will be chosen at random from our collection

This hei toki was carved by Samuel Potter from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

Nguru are flutes carved in the natural shape of the whale tooth

It measures 120mm by 50mm