Pounamu Marama - Maori Jade Moon Earrings with Silver Leaf Hooks

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Marama  represents the shape of the moon and symbolises Te Mauri (life force).

They are blessed by tohunga through Tohi (ceremony) to become a mauri stone.  Te Mauri would be suspended from the waka, into the ocean, to guide their vessel to their desired destination.

This pair measures: 35 x 35 x 5mm

This piece was hand carved by Samuel Potter