Hiku Tohorā Kōkopu- Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant Totoweka and a source of divine

and a source of divine power across the ages

set with sterling silver capped by John Mayo

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

It measures 150mm by 33mm

The matau-manaia personifies Tangaroa

Hiku Tohorā Kōkopu- Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant Totoweka and a source of divineFrom the discovery of Aotearoa by the original whale rider Paikea, tohor (whales) have been highly regarded kin or tpuna to Mori and are the kaitiaki (guardians) of the realm of Tangaroa, the atua (spirit) of the ocean. In the Mori world, they are an omen of the supernatural and a sign of abundance because of their many offerings, even in death. This hiku tohor was carved by Aaron Marshall from kkopu pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu,