Tapa Toru - Pounamu lip balm This stunning breastplate is carved

This stunning breastplate is carved from New Zealand Abalone (Paua) and has a resin back to minimize breakages

across the rafters and in tukutuku patterns and have a typical scrolling feeling to the design

Its design derives from the piko piko fern whose fronds curl around and envelope one another

Earring Dimensions L 25mm x W 15 mm x T 15mm

This intricately carved Double Wheku shows the two interwoven Wheku which can represent two individuals

Tapa Toru - Pounamu lip balm This stunning breastplate is carvedThis beautiful Tapa Toru or Triangle is a simple yet significant design. The Tapa Toru is extensively used throughout Te Ao Mori or the Mori World. In Te Reo or Mori language, it is used extensively Ahau I Koe You Ia He or She, Taku or Toku Mine Tu or Tu Yours Tna or Tna His or Hers. Each wearer will have a significant and subjective connection to this taonga. Approximate dimensions: W 15mm x L 35mm