Koru Raukaraka - Greenstone Spiral Pendant Fishhook transformation

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This hei matau was carved by Eli Fehoko and Samuel Potter from humpback whale bone and kahurangi pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

This hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of tohorā (whale)

expertly handcrafted by Raymond Stokes

Koru Raukaraka - Greenstone Spiral Pendant Fishhook transformationKoru, the quintessential Mori pattern, represents growth, transformation, potential, and peace. Taken from the fern frond found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, koru represent the growth and transformation, the potential and peace found in the whenua (land). They are gifts of love and friendship. This koru was carved by Samuel Potter from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 52mm in diameter, has a glossy