Rei Puta sperm whale tooth- Pendant Aaron Marshall This koru was carved by

This koru was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

This pair was carved from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

Kōuma are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership

Taken from the fern frond

has a glossy finish and is hung on a gold-plated chain

Rei Puta sperm whale tooth- Pendant Aaron Marshall This koru was carved byOften considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales whakapapa to Mori and are highly regarded tpuna (ancestors) symbolising abundance and strength. Rei puta symbolise this connection, with the carver taking the form of the rei niho paroa (sperm whale tooth) and infusing it with their own inspiration. This rei puta was carved by Alex Sands from sperm whale tooth carved with inspiration from moa hunter period maori. It measures 80mm by 25mm, has a semi