Hiku Tohorā Pounamu - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant John Mayo This beautiful necklace features three

This beautiful necklace features three stunning Kahurangi tiered cabachons set in Sterling Silver

protector and provider

and the acquisition of knowledge and mana (prestige)

symbolising the intimate connection between Māori and tohorā

and prestige

Hiku Tohorā Pounamu - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant John Mayo This beautiful necklace features threeFrom 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 Jeremy Walsh from pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa.