Roimata Koura Black Marsden Raukaraka - Gold-Capped Greenstone Teardrop Pendant Totoweka challenge and progress

challenge and progress

Koru represents the growth

It is hung by an adjustable hand-plaited wax cord and measures 49 x 21 x 5mm

This hei matau was created by Jeremy Walsh from onewa (basalt) sourced from Mount Karioi

This hei matau was carved by Aaron Marshall from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

Roimata Koura Black Marsden Raukaraka - Gold-Capped Greenstone Teardrop Pendant Totoweka challenge and progressThe 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 raukaraka pounamu sourced from