Roimata Koura Black Marsden Raukaraka - Gold-Capped Greenstone Teardrop Pendant Totoweka This hei matau was created

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

brass and rewarewa

challenge and progress

This manaia was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

This pair was carved by Samuel Potter from kōkopu pounamu and measure 7 x 1

Roimata Koura Black Marsden Raukaraka - Gold-Capped Greenstone Teardrop Pendant Totoweka This hei matau was createdThe 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