Mau Taringa Raukaraka - Pounamu Earrings

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Mau Taringa Raukaraka - Pounamu EarringsMau taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau taringa are gifts for those we care for and, when worn, remind the wearer of those who gifted them. This pair was carved from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 70mm by 9mm.

represents growth

It measures 60mm in diameter

This hiku tohorā was carved by Samuel Potter from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

It measures 184mm by 44mm

This pair was carved from sperm whale bone

the guardian over all living creatures in ngā puna wai (water sources)

The oro (song) of the pūrerehua is designed to imitate the whirling and fluttering of the native Pūriri moth

Highly polished kahurangi pounamu set in a solid 9 ct gold and sterling silver setting

This roimata was carved by Aden Hoglund from inanga pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

These circular movements across the sky serve as a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life

It measures 140mm by 65mm

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