Pekapeka Inanga - Greenstone Bat Pendant

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Pekapeka Inanga - 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 inanga pounamu sourced from Marsden

and the acquisition of knowledge and mana (prestige)

It measures 40mm by 35mm

this simplified manaia form has whakapapa notches down one side to represent the ancestral connection

they are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty to te ao tūroa (the outer world)

Bottom Stone - 21 x 21 x 3mm

This pikorua was carved by Samuel Potter from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

and are therefore thoughtful gifts for travellers

In Māori cosmology

This voucher cannot be exchanged for cash or retail taonga in store

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

kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean

It measures 140mm by 67mm