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Hawaiian Lei Niho Palaoa
Hawaiian Lei Niho Palaoa $ 26,777.00
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Hawaiian Lei Niho Palaoa

$ 26,777.00

The Lei Niho Palaoa is a Hawaiian neck ornament traditionally worn by ali’i (chiefs) of both sexes. It was traditionally crafted from braided human hair and ivory teeth...

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Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant
Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant $ 19,279.00
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Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant

$ 19,279.00

The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. The lines and curves of...

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Hei Toki Onewa - Basalt Adze Pendant
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Hei Toki Onewa - Basalt Adze Pendant

Sold Out $ 4,820.00

With expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The...

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Koru Kāpia - Kauri Gum Spiral Pendant
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Koru Kāpia - Kauri Gum Spiral Pendant

Sold Out $ 10,175.00

Koru, the quintessential Māori pattern, represents growth, transformation, potential, and peace. Taken from the fern frond found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, koru represent the...

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Koru Kāpia - Kauri Gum Spiral Pendant
Koru Kāpia - Kauri Gum Spiral Pendant $ 12,853.00
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Koru Kāpia - Kauri Gum Spiral Pendant

$ 12,853.00

Koru, the quintessential Māori pattern, represents growth, transformation, potential, and peace. Taken from the fern frond found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, koru represent the...

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Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant
Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant $ 4,017.00
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Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant

$ 4,017.00

Niho taniwha, literally translated as ‘teeth of the taniwha’, is an iconic design of Te Arawa and Waikato iwi. Most commonly found on tāniko woven...

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Onewa Rei Niho - Basalt Whale Tooth Pendant
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Onewa Rei Niho - Basalt Whale Tooth Pendant

Sold Out $ 9,212.00

This Onewa - Basalt Rei Niho was hand carved by Hiram Higgins and is bound with an adjustable wax cord. This piece measures 105 x 37mm...

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Patu onewa - Basalt Club
Patu onewa - Basalt Club $ 31,275.00
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Patu onewa - Basalt Club

$ 31,275.00

Patu onewa were crafted from basalt (onewa or okewa). These were both practical weapons and highly-prized taonga (heirlooms) handed down from one generation to the...

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Rei Puta Onewa - Basalt Tooth Pendant
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Rei Puta Onewa - Basalt Tooth Pendant

Sold Out $ 4,285.00

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...

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