Kapeu Inanga - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant preet sands Tiger Shark Teeth Earrings have

Tiger Shark Teeth Earrings have been worn by Polynesians and Māori since the earliest exploration of Polynesia

This rei puta was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Aruhura

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

Tama-nui-te-rā and Hine-te-Marama

It comes with a custom

Kapeu Inanga - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant preet sands Tiger Shark Teeth Earrings haveOriginally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants, with the subtle curve of its rounded lower tip enhancing its mauri (essence). A traditional form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums. This kapeu was carved by Sam Potter from inanga pounamu sourced from the Arahura River of Te