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Roimata Raukaraka - Greenstone TeardropThe roimata (teardrop) embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn down to be functional, they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tupuna (ancestors). They remind us of our humanity, and our ability to overcome adversity even when the path is spiritually difficult. This Roimata was carved by Aden Hoglund from raukaraka pounamu

they are a triangular design comprised of many smaller triangle “teeth”

wahaika would often be used by rangatira (chiefs) during ceremonies and speeches to accentuate and add gravitas

sea and sky

the manaia is often depicted as a kaitiaki (protector) and messenger between the earthly and spiritual worlds

that provide protection to their wearer

The front of the tooth is polished to a semi-gloss finish engraved with natural edge

these pieces reflect the meeting of European tradition and Aotearoa New Zealand Māori identity

Dark green - 37 x 21 x 6mm

It measures 39mm by 15mm

This style will secure your taonga on it's cord

This niho taniwha was carved by Jeremy Walsh from onewa sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand

This piece was done by john by Ray Stokes