Koura Raukaraka Mau Taringa - Greenstone Gold Capped Earring

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Koura Raukaraka Mau Taringa - Greenstone Gold Capped EarringMau taringa are earrings that are 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 raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa and capped with 9ct gold by John Mayo. It measures 115mm by 9mm and are hung with gold hooks.

They were also important items of trade between Māori and Pākehā (European) settlers

This porohita was carved by Allen Harnett from paua shell

It measures 235mm by 130mm and has a semi- gloss finish

Ngā Riingi are contemporary ornaments drawn from the interconnection between Māori and diverse cultures from around the globe

It measures 65mm by 60mm

They measure: roughly 15mm (L)

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engraved with unaunahi

and some toggles may appear slightly lighter or darker than shown in the image

It sits on a brass frame and a native timber base

This hei toki was carved by Conrad Henderson from kāpia (kauri gum) sourced from Northland of Aotearoa

Combined with pounamu