Rei Puta Okewa- Basalt Tooth Pendant Polished This taonga was hand-carved by

This taonga was hand-carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu

and a source of divine power across the ages

This taonga was hand-carved by Alex Sands

often crafted in silver or gold to fasten dress shirt cuffs

This piece measures 25mm by 20mm

Rei Puta Okewa- Basalt Tooth Pendant Polished This taonga was hand-carved byOften considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Mori and are highly regarded tpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with the carver taking the form of the rei niho paroa (sperm whale tooth) and infusing it with their own inspiration. This rei puta was carved by Jeremy Walsh from okewa sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand, notched and engraved with unaunahi and inlaid with paua eyes. It