Pekapeka Kawakawa - Greenstone Bat Pendant

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Pekapeka Kawakawa - Greenstone Bat PendantThe name pekapeka comes from the native bat of Aotearoa. With eyes in both the physical and spiritual realms, the pekapeka is a formidable kaitiaki (protector). Worn on special occasions, it is carved as twin outward facing manaia (guardians) connected by a single body. It is said that Mui tikitiki a Taranga, the great trickster, would take on the form of the pekapeka. This pekapeka was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Arahura

It measures 72mm by 32mm and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord

The treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa

This manaia was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Marsden in Te Wai Pounamu

This rei puta was carved by Jeremy Walsh from Inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

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This piece

Ngā Riingi are contemporary ornaments drawn from the interconnection between Māori and diverse cultures from around the globe

It is compassion and understanding

Most commonly found on tāniko woven tukutuku panels of marae

You don’t need any experience - you’ll shape the stone yourself

It measures 45mm by 40mm

It measures 44mm by 32mm