Aotea Squashed Mobius form pendant Pounamu The whale with its great

The whale with its great size and obvious intelligence played an important part in the culture of the Maori people

Size:   90mm Long (3

The native Huia was a stunning large black and white large songbird

The Maori name for a ray is Whai and it is said that it protects the pipi or clam beds so if proper respect is shown for the bounty of the ocean Whai will ensure a plentiful harvest

Aotea Squashed Mobius form pendant Pounamu The whale with its greatA hand crafted Disc form pendant carved in Aotea jade. Here are some words from the artist about the type of stone, its meaning and symbolism within the Mori world; Aotea is an exceptionally vibrant stone that can show colours of Blue, green,white and black. A story I remember about Aotea is that it was the Gift Raumoko gave to Rangi (Sky), Papa (Earth) and Tangaroa (Ocean). The intention of this gift was to bring peace to this unsettled world. Aotea