Rei Puta Inanga - Greenstone Tooth Pendant
$ 2,946.00
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 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 Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 90mm by 17mm, has a semi-gloss finish, engraved with unaunahi and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.
