Hiku Tohorā Kawakawa - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant
$613.00
Tohorā (whales) are highly regarded kin or tūpuna to Māori and the kaitiaki (guardians) of the realm of Tangaroa, the atua of the ocean. In the Māori world, they are an omen of the supernatural and a sign of abundance because of their many offerings, even in death.
This hiku tohorā was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu source from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. The pendant has a glossy finish, measures 75mm by 43mm, and is hung on a hand-plaited adjustable cord.
