Mau Taringa Kōkopu - Pounamu Earrings Rei Niho This pair of toki earrings

This pair of toki earrings was carved by Wendy Marshall from kahurangi pounamu and measure roughly 70 x 15 x 5mm

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

It measures 75mm by 57mm

This hei toki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from pipiwharauroa pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu

Giving a porohita as a gift expresses a deep desire to have that person at the center of one's world

Mau Taringa Kōkopu - Pounamu Earrings Rei Niho This pair of toki earringsMau 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.