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Kapeu Inanga - Greenstone Kapeu PendantOriginally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants, with the subtle curve of its rounded lower tip enhancing its mauri (essence). A traditional form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums. This kapeu was carved by Sam Potter from inanga pounamu sourced from the Arahura River of Te

challenge and progress

Ngā Riingi are contemporary ornaments drawn from the interconnection between Māori and diverse cultures from around the globe

It measures 50mm by 30mm

their use is largely ceremonial with orators wielding patu in their left hand

symbolizing abundance

participants will have a fully completed and bound manaia to take home

participants will have a fully completed and bound hei tiki to take home

This hei toki necklace was carved by Alex Sands from kahurangi and raukaraka pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

The size of this piece is 5 x 3 cm

and escorting departing spirits

Roger Chapman is a bone carver who creates fine sculptures in bone

This elegant pikorua was carved by Yuki Tanaka from īnanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu