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Shark teeth have been worn by Polynesians and Maori since the earliest exploration of Polynesia
Natural-coloured or black waxed cord with a fixed-length pounamu toggle
This porohita was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu
Carved by Kirikiriroa artist Carol Turner
Hiku Tohorā Raukaraka - Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant Earring Add to CartFrom 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 Samuel Potter from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu,
