Punga Pipiwharauroa Inanga - Greenstone Anchor Pendant intricate It measures 70mm by 42mm

It measures 70mm by 42mm

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

Silver Chain - 173 - 78mm (while clipped)

It measures 62mm by 35mm

Punga Pipiwharauroa Inanga - Greenstone Anchor Pendant intricate It measures 70mm by 42mmThe anchor of a traditional Mori waka (canoe) is called a punga, which refers to a heavy carved or shaped stone anchor tied with flax cordage via holes, grooves or enclosed in woven baskets. The punga whakawhenua is the main anchor placed at the stern of the voyaging waka (canoe). The punga krewa, which is the smaller anchor would be used at the bow to steady the vessel in rough seas. This punga was carved by Alex Sands from Pipiwharauroa Inanga