Punga Pipiwharauroa Inanga - Greenstone Anchor Pendant intricate This hei toki was carved

This hei toki was carved by Alex Sands from pipiwharauroa fading into inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of  Te Wai Pounamu

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

It measures 70mm by 42mm

pātiti are hatchets with the heads made from the repurposed European iron of axes or harpoons

Punga Pipiwharauroa Inanga - Greenstone Anchor Pendant intricate This hei toki was carvedThe 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