Hiku Tohorā Pounamu - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant John Mayo not all is lost

not all is lost

It measures 63mm by 14mm and comes on a sterling silver chain

has a glossy finish and is hung on a gold-plated chain

For taonga that have snapped or broken into pieces

and the acquisition of knowledge and mana (prestige)

Hiku Tohorā Pounamu - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant John Mayo not all is lostFrom the discovery of Aotearoa by the original whale rider Paikea, tohor (whales) have been highly regarded kin or tpuna to Mori and are the kaitiaki (guardians) of the realm of Tangaroa, the atua (spirit) of the ocean. In the Mori world, they are an omen of the supernatural and a sign of abundance because of their many offerings, even in death. This hiku tohor was carved by Jeremy Walsh from pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa.