A gorgeous Rei Niho from a lovely piece of Kauri Gum, the golden honey like glow and swirling bubbles make this a gift to treasure.
Rei Niho (Eye Tooth) carved from pounamu, maintains the beauty of the traditional form, symbolising the intimate connection between Māori and Tohorā. The mark of a high Chief was one who wore the rei niho (whale tooth pendant), as the teeth of the sperm whale (Paraoa) were highly prized because of their rarity. With actual whale teeth being such a rarity, it became common to fashion the tooth form from other materials such as this example created from Pounamu.
Kauri Resin Copal - The guardian of the tree, liquid gold, A word that implies mysterious landscapes and the hopes and dreams of generations, as well as encompassing the rare and beautiful.
Kauri gum is a resin produced by New Zealand’s giant kauri trees. Māori called kauri gum kāpia, they chewed it like chewing gum, and mixed the soot from burnt gum with oil or fat and used it in moko (facial tattoos).
Kauri Gum is said to impart a very peaceful yet powerful energy. It helps one to stand in their own power. Ethically sourced from the Coromandel.
Hand Carved by Conrad Henderson
Size 64mm long x 32mm wide x 11mm thick
Care Instructions - Kauri Gum
What you have here is the fossilised resin of the kauri tree, a rare piece of history from kauri trees long gone. It's an amber not a stone so, keep it free from solvents like perfume and make up, No extreme heat, eg. dash of car any time of year. Not intended for everyday use, and not worn during sports. It can be rejuvenated using a little olive oil in case of fading. The grey cloth provided is to be used as a buffer in a sideways motion (not circular) to maintain the gum's original shine.
Treat your piece as a precious gem and it will last forever.
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