Roimata Raukaraka- Greenstone Teardrop Pendant

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Roimata Raukaraka- Greenstone Teardrop PendantThe roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn down to be functional, they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tpuna (ancestors). They remind us of our humanity, and our ability to overcome adversity even when the path is spiritually difficult. This roimata was carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu sourced from

This manaia was hand carved by Finau Katoa from parāoa (whale bone)

This taonga measures 142 x 37 mm and was carved from black maire

This pair measures 85mm by 12mm

It is a part of the taonga pūoro (traditional musical instruments) family and is closely linked to Tāwhirimātea

inlaid with paua eyes into design to suggest manaia forms throughout

even in death

we do offer this service for an additional 20% surcharge of the original binding price

Bring your taonga into our workshop for a conversation with one of our staff/carvers about the best way to restore your treasures

featuring a pounamu handle

This porohita was carved by Alex Sands from totoweka pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

It hangs by a 27 cm sterling silver chain

This taonga was hand-carved from parāoa (whalebone) by Alex Sands and measures 128 x 47 x 4 mm