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Kauri Gum Rei Niho - Bound Niho Notched Pendant

Sands Carving Studio

PKA1654S

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Kauri gum is sometimes known as New Zealand amber, it is the fossilized tree sap of the Kauri tree which is the corner stone of the indigenous forests of the upper North Island.

Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form, symbolising the intimate connection between Maori and Tohorā.

This piece measures at 70 x 34 x 15mm

Carved by Conrad Henderson

 

Kauri Gum Care Instructions - 

What you have here is the fossilized resin of the Kauri Tree, a rare piece of history from Kauri Trees long gone.

It’s an amber not a stone so:

  • Keep it free from solvents eg. perfume
  • No extreme heat eg. dash of the car in summer
  • Not intended for everyday use eg. sports
  • Can be rejuvenated using olive oil in case of fading

A soft cloth can be used as a buffer (Using sideways, not circular motions) to maintain the gum’s original shine.

Treat your piece as a precious gem and it will last forever.

Written by Conrad Henderson (Kauri Piece Artist) - 0275692654

Collections: Beak and Tooth, Conrad Henderson, Jewellery, Traditional Carving

Category: Adornments All, Adornments Other, amber, black jack, conrad henderson, Handmade, kauri, kauri gum, Maori, Niho, Pendant, Rei Niho

Type: Amber