Hiku Tohorā Pounamu - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant John Mayo For taonga that have snapped

For taonga that have snapped or broken into pieces

protector and provider

not all is lost

This beautiful necklace features three stunning Kahurangi tiered cabachons set in Sterling Silver

Traditional Māori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women

Hiku Tohorā Pounamu - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant John Mayo For taonga that have snappedFrom 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.