Rei Puta Inanga - Greenstone Tooth Pendant Pendant echoing the voyages undertaken by

echoing the voyages undertaken by those who first explored and settled the vast Pacific

The pātiti measures 372mm by 124mm on its own

It has been considered as the seat of the soul

This piece was hand carved by John Mayo

but the pounamu may display natural variations

Rei Puta Inanga - Greenstone Tooth Pendant Pendant echoing the voyages undertaken 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 Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Aruhura, Aotearoa, notched and engraved with unaunahi. It measures 70mm by 36mm,