Kapeu Kawakawa - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant toki binding This manaia was hand carved

This manaia was hand carved by Finau Katoa from parāoa (whale bone)

Traditional Māori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women

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Kapeu Kawakawa - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant toki binding This manaia was hand carvedOriginally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants, with the subtle curve of its rounded lower tip enhancing its mauri (essence). Traditionally a feminine form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums. This kapeu was carved by Paul Anderson from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Te Wai