Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Tooth Pendant bonsai This piece was hand carved

This piece was hand carved by John Mayo

a concept reflected in the celestial dance of Tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-marama

the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants

Porohita are the circles that represent the completion of cycles and are often thought seen in the sky through the celestial bodies

echoing the voyages undertaken by those who first explored and settled the vast Pacific

Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Tooth Pendant bonsai This piece was hand carvedRei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of tohor (whale). Rei Niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form, symbolising the intimate connection between Mori and tohor. This piece is hung by an adjustable hand plaited cord. Hand crafted and carved by Alex Sands This piece measures 76 x 39 x 8mm