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Hei Tiki / Taniwha Earrings with Paua Eyes

pounamuonline_admin — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:42:42 +0000

Carved from kawakawa stone and set with eyes made from paua, these earrings resemble both the Taniwha and Hei Tiki. Together, they represent good luck, fertilty, strength, mana and protection.

3.5cm L x 3cm W

Bone Wave Pendant

pounamuonline_admin — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:22:35 +0000

Carved from cow bone, this taonga contains wave motifs that represent an affinity with water, oceans and ocean life. It provides protection for travel over water and also brings, peace, prosperity and good health.

5.5cm W x 2.5cm H

“Kaitiaki” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:24:36 +0000

This traditionally carved wooden piece reflects the simple message of kaitiakitanga – guardianship. It is a reminder that we are both protected and protectors. We stand with our tupuna at our shoulders to guide us. We stand as guardians of others – our whanau, the planet, the things we treasure and hold dear. 60… Read More »

Hei Matau Fishing Hook Pendant

pounamuonline_admin — Wed, 25 May 2022 03:55:58 +0000

The hei matau provides protection for travel (especially over water) and through life’s journeys, offering strength, good health, fishing luck, prosperity and peace. Formed from the kawakawa variety of the rare and unique stone pipiwharauroa, this pounamu is dark green and streaked with flecks of black.

2cm x 1.3cm

Hei Matau (Fishing Hook) Pendant

pounamuonline_admin — Wed, 25 May 2022 03:27:29 +0000

The hei matau provides protection for travel (especially over water) and through life’s journeys, offering strength, good health, fishing luck, prosperity and peace. Formed from the tangiwai variety of the rare and unique stone pipiwharauroa, this pounamu is a translucent light green, streaked with flecks of blue/green.

2.5cm x 1.5cm

Hei Matau (Fishing Hook) Earrings

pounamuonline_admin — Wed, 25 May 2022 03:21:00 +0000

The hei matau provides protection for travel (especially over water) and through life’s journeys, offering strength, good health, fishing luck, prosperity and peace. Formed from the tangiwai variety of the rare and unique stone pipiwharauroa, this pounamu is a translucent light green, streaked with flecks of blue/green.

2cm x 1cm

Shark Tooth

folwe — Tue, 03 May 2022 03:18:27 +0000

The shark tooth is a symbol of male strength, proud masculinity and potency. It offers protection, guile and guidance to the wearer. Carved from Raukaraka, a rare form of the kawakawa variety of pipiwharauroa, this stone is olive green in colour, streaked with shades of yellow and spotted with darker flecks of green. 4cm x… Read More »

Hei Matau (Fish Hook)

folwe — Tue, 03 May 2022 03:17:21 +0000

Te Hei Matau (Fish Hook) provides protection for travel (especially over water) and through life’s journeys. It offers strength, good health, fishing luck, prosperity and peace. Formed from the kawakawa variety of the rare and unique stone pipiwharauroa, this pounamu is dark green and flecked with black.

6cm x 4cm