Roimata Inanga - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant cow bone A contemporary form of aroha

A contemporary form of aroha (love) and affection

It measures 60mm by 20mm

It measures 45mm by 90mm

They connect to the spirit of the shark

and integrity

Roimata Inanga - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant cow bone A contemporary form of arohaThe 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 roitmata was carved by Daryl Munroe from Inanga pounamu sourced from Te