Papahou #pendant they foster a sense of

they foster a sense of belonging and heritage

While Drop or Tear Drops represent the flow of positive energy

Kawakawa is a  multi-purpose balm

It is a short club with a carved figure on one side of the blade (Pūkaiora which represents the God of tribal war

Very often they are used to represent the branches of whakapapa (genealogy)

Papahou #pendant they foster a sense ofThis Papahou, or Maori Treasure Box, is a very large, fine piece of carving. Papahou is also another name for a Wakahuia, a Maori Feather Box, but in the case of the papahou, the box would be more commonly used to hold treasured possessions such as tiki or other taonga. The Papahou measures approximately 65cm x 19cm x 14cm.