Roimata - Pounamu #2 celebratory A Wahaika literally means 'mouth

A Wahaika literally means 'mouth of the fish' and was traditionally made of whalebone or would

Pendant Dimensions L 75mm x W 10mm x T 8mm

this piece is beautiful in its simplicity

White and Green Adult half-length  Feather Kakahu

a rare type of pounamu

Roimata - Pounamu #2 celebratory A Wahaika literally means 'mouthThis beautiful Roimata is carved from Raukaraka and is lashed with an adjustable black waxed cord. Roimata is the Mori word for tears, also known as the Drop or Tear Drop. Roimata represents the flow of positive energy, healing, strength, courage, caring, comfort, compassion, and empathy. It is often gifted to people in times of grief to signify they are not alone and to draw strength from the taonga and its connection to the land. It can also be