Roimata Inanga - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant taonga puoro expertly handcrafted by Raymond Stokes

expertly handcrafted by Raymond Stokes

It measures 41mm by 25mm

This hei manawa was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

a vessel of identity

with koru design engraved with unaunahi

Roimata Inanga - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant taonga puoro expertly handcrafted by Raymond StokesThe roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn down to be functional, they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tpuna (ancestors). They remind us of our humanity, and our ability to overcome adversity even when the path is spiritually difficult. This roimata was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from