Porohita Black Marsden Raukaraka - Greenstone Disc Pendant Hiku Tohorā This hei manawa was carved

This hei manawa was carved by Nikki Shaw from īnanga pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

Rei Niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form

sea and sky

The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige

Porohita Black Marsden Raukaraka - Greenstone Disc Pendant Hiku Tohorā This hei manawa was carvedPorohita (circle) symbolise the completion of cycles, a concept reflected in the celestial dance of Tama nui te r and Hina te marama, the sun and the moon. These circular movements across the sky serve as a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life. Giving a porohita as a gift expresses a deep desire to have that person at the center of one's world. This porohita was carved by Jeremy Walsh from black marsden raukaraka pounamu sourced from