Rei Puta sperm whale tooth- Pendant Aaron Marshall Kōuma are breastplates or shield

Kōuma are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership

notched and engraved with unaunahi and inlaid with paua eyes

are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa

Bottom Stone - 21 x 21 x 3mm

has a glossy finish and is hung on a gold-plated chain

Rei Puta sperm whale tooth- Pendant Aaron Marshall Kōuma are breastplates or shieldOften 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 Alex Sands from sperm whale tooth carved with inspiration from moa hunter period maori. It measures 80mm by 25mm, has a semi