Roimata Inanga - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant

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Roimata Inanga - Greenstone Teardrop PendantThe roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn down to be functional, they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tpuna (ancestors). They remind us of our humanity, and our ability to overcome adversity even when the path is spiritually difficult. This roimata was carved by Aaron Marshall from inanga pounamu sourced from

notched and engraved with unaunahi

It measures 142 x 56mm and comes with an adjustable hand-plaited cord

the sun and the moon

This beautifully crafted porotiti was carved by Alex Sands from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This stunning piece measures 315 x 25 x 15mm

This roimata was carved by Alex Sands from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

and dense bush and take the form of large animals or serpents

Schedule an journeyman level Carve Your Own pounamu workshop for a hei matau - a fishhook

It measures 32mm in diameter

and will take a full day of 6-7 hrs

It measures 55mm by 40mm

inviting contemplation and reflection