Description

Hand-carved from ethically sourced whalebone, our Rei Niho Parāoa symbolizes strength, leadership, and protection. Traditionally worn by rangatira, this taonga embodies courage, status, and deep connection to whakapapa. It features Kirikiore patterns, a design associated with resilience, endurance, and the passing of knowledge through generations. A powerful representation of mana and heritage, it carries the wairua of those who came before us.

Dimensions:

11.3cm [L] x 3cm [W]

Gifting & Special Occasions

🎁 A meaningful gift for leaders, warriors, and those stepping into new roles
🎁 A treasured taonga for whānau, acknowledging strength, guidance, and mana
🎁 A powerful symbol for graduates, entrepreneurs, or those embracing new challenges
🎁 Perfect for cultural ceremonies, pōwhiri, and moments of great significance

Cultural Significance & Shipping Restrictions

Whalebone holds deep sacred meaning in te ao Māori, carrying the wairua (spirit) of the ocean’s great kaitiaki (guardians). Sourced from the whenua (land) and moana (sea) of Aotearoa, these taonga (treasures) are kept within the land of their origin. As such, we do not sell or ship internationally, honoring their mana (spiritual power) and the cultural values they represent.

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