Pipiwharaurua Pekapeka - Pounamu Native Bat Pendant
10195
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Pekapeka are ancient carved forms, and are the representation of the native bat of Aotearoa. It is said that Māui-tikitiki-a-Taranga, the great trickster, would take on the form of the Pekapeka. Worn on special occasion it is carved as a twin mania.
This piece is hung on a muka adjustable hand-braided wax cord and measures 65 x 82mm.
This piece was hand carved by Alex Sands.
