Description

Hand-carved from ethically sourced whalebone, our Kuru Parāoa Earrings reflect the elegance of simplicity and the depth of ancestral connection. The slender, tapering form speaks to refinement, status, and the flow of intergenerational wisdom — from moana to whenua, from tīpuna to mokopuna.

Their shape is inspired by the traditional kuru worn close to the jawline, enhancing both beauty and mana. Each piece carries the wairua of the ocean’s great kaitiaki, honoring the sacredness of the material and the legacy it represents.

Dimensions:

6.8cm [L] x 0.9cm [W]

Gifting & Special Occasions

🎁 A meaningful taonga for loved ones, symbolising strength, grace, and connection
🎁 Ideal for weddings, vow renewals, and milestones of the heart
🎁 A sacred adornment for tangi, unveilings, or remembrance
🎁 Worn with pride for cultural events, graduations, and formal gatherings

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.

✨ Wear your story. Carry your legacy. ✨