KORERO

- a magnificent Wheku pendant, carved in Pounamu

This is a standout piece - a powerful wheku creation that proudly reflects the culture behind the design.

We have named this carving because, without a doubt, this face has a story to tell, a history to speak of.

This beautiful taonga is a large-sized pendant, carved from a very dark piece of pounamu. There stone draws the eye in revealing the detailed carving across the forehead and around the mouth. Viewed from varying angles, the stone reflects the light showing the beautiful shaping of the eyes and mouth. The eyes of inset pāua provide a formidable stare.

a stylised ancestral face, with powerful, linear features, executed with wonderful precision.

As a cornerstone of Māori carving, the wheku embodies an ancestral presence. This taonga serves as a permanent symbol of inherited wisdom, strength, and a direct connection to one's tīpuna.

Its substantial mass and austere expression give it a potent focal point for protection and guidance. This is a significant work, intended for those who value a connection to heritage and the enduring power of ancestral symbolism.

The thought behind the design in the artists words.

The Wheku represents an ancestral face, symbolising wisdom, strength and connection to tīpuna (ancestors). A powerful taonga for protection and guidance.

This is a beautiful piece, carved with a great deal of care and thought.

The materials used are New Zealand Pounamu (Jade) and Pāua Shell.

provided with a black adjustable cord and lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch.

We have one only.

Meaning: Wisdom ~ Strength ~ Connection to Tīpuna, Ancestors

Artist: Ruaumoko Carvings

Material: New Zealand Pounamu, Jade with Pāua Shell eye

Cord Colour: Black

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 90mm (7.2") long; 65mm (3.5") wide