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

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

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

This piece was handcrafted by John Mayo

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

Mau Taringa Kōkopu - Pounamu Earrings Rei Niho This hei manawa 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.