Previous works of art: Taonga out in the world
Manaia Raukaraka - Flower Jade Guardian Pendant
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Manaia, a powerful personal guardian in Māori tradition, embodies mana – the concept of personal power, authority, and prestige. Along with its role as a kaitiaki (protector)...
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Hei Toki Kawata Raukaraka - Sterling Silver Greenstone Necklace
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With expertise and power the carver wields the toki (adze). Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning....
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Porohita Inanga - Greenstone Disc Pendant
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Porohita are the circle that represent the completion of cycles and can be seen in the sky through the movement of the celestial bodies, Tama-nui-te-rā...
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Hei Matau Mangōpare Raukaraka - Hammerhead Shark Hook Pendant
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In the prized bodies of nautical and cosmological knowledge resides the art of the navigator. The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, god of the...
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Nguru with Whakarei
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Nguru are flutes carved in the natural shape of the whale tooth. They are commonly played by mouth or using the nostrils to produce haunting...
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Rei Puta - Whale Tooth Pendant
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Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of tohorā (whales). They are a reminder of the intimate connection between Māori and tohorā....
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Wahaika Kawakawa - Greenstone Club
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Wahaika, meaning the mouth of a fish, were close-combat weapons used to bait and engage a foe in close combat. The notched edge of the...
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Chatoyant Gold Marquee Tangiwai Ring
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Hand-carved by Alex Sands and featuring metal work by John Mayo, this Chatoyant Gold Marquee Tangiwai Ring measures 28 x 13 mm. Made from tangiwai pounamu and...
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Wahaika Parāoa - Whale Bone Close Combat Weapon
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Wahaika, meaning 'mouth of a fish,' were close-combat weapons designed for hand-to-hand combat. Their notched edges were used to disarm an opponent or to inflict...
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Pūtātara - Conch Shell Trumpet
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Pūtātara are instruments made from the shell of the triton sea snail. Their oro (sound) was used to herald the arrival of manuhiri (visitors) and...
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Mangotaika Pouwhenua Sculpture
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This piece showcases a stained deer antler pouwhenua carved by Yuri Terenyi, elegantly framed with onewa and 18 tiger shark teeth. It rests on a...
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Hei Tiki Kawakawa - Greenstone Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a connection to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world...
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Wheku Kawakawa - Pounamu Mask Pendant
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This taonga was hand-carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu and measures 55 x 49mm.
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Porohita Pounamu - Pounamu Disc Pendant
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Porohita are the circles that represent the completion of cycles and are often seen in the sky through the celestial bodies, Tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-Marama, the...
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Matau Kawakawa - Notched Pounamu Hook Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Hei Tiki Īnanga- Pounamu Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human and are a remembrance of tūpuna (ancestors) that guide us forward. They are a prestigious gift...
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Kawakawa Mau Taringa - Silver-capped Pounamu Earrings
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Mau taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau taringa are gifts for those we care for and, when worn,...
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Pikorua Kawakawa - Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Hei Toki Raukaraka & Kawata - Silver-capped Greenstone Toki Pendant
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In the ancient Māori world, the toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Mau Taringa Tangiwai - Pounamu Earrings
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Mau taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau taringa are gifts for those we care for and when worn,...
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Raukaraka and Sterling Silver Necklaces
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The stunning beauty of raukaraka (flower jade) is on show with these beautiful necklaces. These necklaces can be worn both sides, to give you two...
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Mau Taringa Kawata & Kahurangi - Sterling Silver and Pounamu Earings
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Mau taringa are earrings crafted in both traditional and contemporary styles. Given as tokens of affection, they serve as a constant reminder of the giver...
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Aroha Stone Roimata - Tear Drop Pendant
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The roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn...
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Pikorua Kawakawa Inanga - Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Antiqued Deer Bone Koauau - Short Flute
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Koauau are a form of flute used in traditional healing ceremonies, in welcoming new life, and escorting departing spirits. The tangi (sound) of the koauau...
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Pikorua Kawakawa - Pounamu Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Pikorua Kawakawa Inanga - Pounamu Twist Pendant
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The twisting pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement, we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and...
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Koru Raukaraka - Pounamu Spiral Pendant
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Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, koru represent the growth, the...
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Toki Pipiwharauroa - Pounamu Adze Pendant
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In the ancient Māori world, the toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Pekapeka Pipiwharauroa - Pounamu Native Bat Pendant
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Pekapeka are ancient carved forms, and are the representation of the native bat of Aotearoa. It is said that Māui-tikitiki-a-Taranga, the great trickster, would take...
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Whale Bone Heru - Traditional Maori Comb
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Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of...
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Black Maire Heru - Traditional Māori Hair Ornament
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Traditional Māori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of...
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Hei Tiki Kawakawa - Pounamu Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a connection to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this world...
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Porohita Inanga - Pounamu Disc Pendant
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Porohita are the circles that represent the completion of cycles and are often seen in the sky through the celestial bodies, Tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-Marama, the...
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Porohita Totoweka - Pounamu Disc Pendant
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Porohita are the circles that represent the completion of cycles and are often seen in the sky through the celestial bodies, Tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-Marama, the...
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Hei Toki Kōkopu - Pounamu Adze Pendant
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In the ancient Māori world, the toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Kotiate Kawakawa - Double Bladed Short Club
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A kotiate is a short, thrusting weapon designed for close combat. The name "kotiate" means "to cut" or "sever," and it's believed the weapon's shape...
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Kahurangi Manawa - Pounamu Heart Pendant
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Through timeless depiction of the heart we are able to experience the mana of the pounamu and the exchange between European design and the indigenous...
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Raukaraka Pito Blade
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Pito blades are ceremonial knives fashioned to cut old ties and welcome new life into this world. Traditionally they were tools used by Tapuhi (midwives)...
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Kawakawa Manawa - Pounamu Heart Pendant
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Through timeless depiction of the heart we are able to experience the mana of the pounamu and the exchange between European design and the indigenous...
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Paraoa Rei Niho - Whale Tooth Pendant
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Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho, carved from pounamu, maintain the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Hei Tiki Parāoa - Whale Bone Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this...
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Inanga Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty to the Te...
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Manaia-matau Onewa - Basalt Guardian-Hook Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Totoweka Matau - Pounamu Hook Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Pipiwharauroa Roimata - Pounamu Tear Drop Pendant
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Roimata in the form of teardrops, are a Tohu (sign) of our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. They remind us of...
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Manaia Inanga - Greenstone Guardian Pendant
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Manaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth, sky, and sea. Worn as a pendant they protect the wearer from harm and are a symbol...
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Inanga Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty to the Te...
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