Porohita Inanga- Greenstone Disc Pendant

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Porohita Inanga- Greenstone Disc PendantPorohita (circle) symbolise the completion of cycles, a concept reflected in the celestial dance of Tama nui te r and Hina te marama, the sun and the moon. These circular movements across the sky serve as a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life. Giving a porohita as a gift expresses a deep desire to have that person at the center of one's world. This porohita was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai

It measures 113mm by 60mm

have evolved into intricately carved forms often used for the storage and presentation of food

Typical forms available to carve in a 1 day workshop include (but not necessarily limited to):

Shark teeth have been worn by Polynesians and Maori since the earliest exploration of Polynesia

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

This sculpture stands as a timeless symbol of tradition and prestige

We offer gold and silver band repair and resizing services

This sculptural pekapeka was carved by Yuki Tanaka from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

and will take up to 6-7 hrs

It sits on a brass frame and a native timber base

This taonga was hand-carved from parāoa (whalebone) by Alex Sands and measures 128 x 47 x 4 mm

It measures 44mm by 32mm