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Flower Jade Rei Niho - Pounamu Whale Tooth Pendant
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Flower Jade Rei Niho - Pounamu Whale Tooth Pendant

Sold Out ¥35,300

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,...

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Totoweka Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Totoweka Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant

Sold Out ¥72,400

Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with the Te...

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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant

Sold Out ¥114,500

Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with the Te...

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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant
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Whakaruruhau - Pounamu Shield Pendant

Sold Out ¥57,300

Whakaruruhau are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership. They are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with the Te...

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Kawakawa Pekapeka
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Kawakawa Pekapeka

Sold Out ¥115,900

Pekapeka are ancient carved forms, and are the representation of the native bat of Aotearoa. This particular piece is carved as a twin manaia and has...

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Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Bone Tooth Pendant
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Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Bone Tooth Pendant

Sold Out ¥144,700

This rei niho parāoa, or rei puta, symbolises the intimate connection between Maori and tohorā (whales). It features kirikiore engraving and whakapapa notches along each...

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Whakapae Aotea Stone Hei Tiki
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Whakapae Aotea Stone Hei Tiki

Sold Out ¥174,000

This Whakapae Aotea stone Hei Tiki has inlaid paua eyes and is bound with a muka (tan) coloured adjustable wax cord. It measures 80 x...

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Pounamu Rei Niho - Carved Notched Tooth Pendant
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Pounamu Rei Niho - Carved Notched Tooth Pendant

Sold Out ¥128,200

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,...

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Hei Matau-Hiku Tohorā Parāoa - Whale Bone Hook-Whale Tail Pendant
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Hei Matau-Hiku Tohorā Parāoa - Whale Bone Hook-Whale Tail Pendant

Sold Out ¥20,200

Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...

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Pūtātara - Conch Shell Trumpet
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Pūtātara - Conch Shell Trumpet

Sold Out ¥263,300

This hand-carved pūtātara features a tōtara wooden mouthpiece carved with a double wheku design, engraved with unaunahi and inlaid with paua eyes.  The wood is...

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