Pakohe Breastplate
$220.00
This elegant “Manawa Riri” pendant is hand-carved from beautiful light grey pakohe (argillite), a stone prized by Māori for its strength and connection to tradition. Its simple, contemporary design honors the stone’s natural beauty while echoing the forms of treasured ancestral tools. A unique and meaningful piece of wearable art.
Size 6cm high, 6cm wide.
Material: Pakohe/Argilitte
In stock
Description
Embrace the spirit of “Manawa Riri” (Heart of Courage) with this stunning breastplate pendant. Masterfully hand-carved from light grey pakohe (argillite), this stone was historically favored by Māori for tools and weapons due its strength and ability to hold a sharp edge. The pendant’s clean lines offer a contemporary take on traditional taonga (treasured possessions), showcasing the stone’s inherent beauty.
Pakohe, alongside pounamu (greenstone), holds deep significance in Māori culture as a symbol of durability and ancestral connection. This breastplate pendant, measuring 6cm high by 7cm wide, is a unique and timeless taonga to wear with pride and pass down through generations.
