Mau Taringa Kōkopu - Pounamu Earrings Rei Niho This hei toki was carved

This hei toki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from pipiwharauroa pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

the tools and skills necessary for stone-carving and will guide participants through the process of creating a porohita pounamu

It measures 75mm by 57mm

The gourd called a 'hue' is a marrow-like vegetable brought to Aotearoa and cultivated by Māori

Mau Taringa Kōkopu - Pounamu Earrings Rei Niho This hei toki was carvedMau taringa are earrings carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau taringa are gifts for those we care for and, when worn, remind the wearer of those who gifted them. This pair was carved by Samuel Potter from kkopu pounamu and measure 7 x 1. 2cm.