Roimata Black Marsden Raukaraka with Sterling Silver Cap - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant Sterling Silver these pieces reflect the meeting

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

This hei toki was carved by Alan Harnett from inanga pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

This piece is carved white marble and measures approximately 60 x 34 x 12 mm

This rei puta was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Aruhura

Featuring delicate drop-style earrings and a matching pendant

Roimata Black Marsden Raukaraka with Sterling Silver Cap - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant Sterling Silver these pieces reflect the meetingThe roimata 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 tpuna (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 Jeremy Walsh from black Marsden raukaraka pounamu