$529.00
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 puta parāoa (sperm whale tooth) and infusing it with their own inspiration.
This rei puta was carved by Alex Sands from flower inanga pounamu sourced from the Arahura River of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 97mm by 45mm and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.
