9 ct Gold Capped Forward Facing Mako Teeth Earrings

Sands Jewellery House

PKG1722S

This unique pair of 9 ct Gold Capped Forward Facing Mako Teeth Earrings are forward-facing and measure around 35 mm long and 18 mm from hook to base.

Shark teeth have been worn by Polynesians and Maori since the earliest exploration of Polynesia. They connect the the spirit of the shark and its ferocity and acknowledge it as abundant food source.

This piece was hand carved by John Mayo