Rei Puta Inanga - Greenstone Tooth Pendant
¥25,900
Often considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Māori and are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with the carver taking the form of the rei niho parāoa (sperm whale tooth) and infusing it with their own inspiration.
This rei puta was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Aruhura, Aotearoa, notched and engraved with unaunahi. It measures 70mm by 36mm, has a semi-gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.
