Pekapeka Parāoa - Whale Rib Bat Pendant Big Bay Sterling silver and marsden kawakawa

Sterling silver and marsden kawakawa bracelet

It measures 25mm by 20mm

This hiku tohorā was carved by Aaron Marshall from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

expertly handcrafted by Raymond Stokes

featuring a pounamu handle

Pekapeka Parāoa - Whale Rib Bat Pendant Big Bay Sterling silver and marsden kawakawaThe name pekapeka comes from the native bat of Aotearoa. With eyes in both the physical and spiritual realms, the pekapeka is a formidable kaitiaki (protector). Worn on special occasions, it is carved as twin outward facing manaia (guardians) connected by a single body. It is said that Mui tikitiki a Taranga, the great trickster, would take on the form of the pekapeka. This pekapeka was carved by Finau Katoa from humback whale rib bone with whakarei