Roimata - Pounamu #1 Size:60 mm The Huia was a highly

The Huia was a highly revered bird to the Maori people

Usually found on the tāhu (ridge pole) and or heke (rafters) in a wharenui (meeting house)

beautifully engraved with maori designs and paua featured throughout the design

Very often they are used to represent the branches of whakapapa (genealogy)

has triangle patterns through the centre chevron

Roimata - Pounamu #1 Size:60 mm The Huia was a highlyThis beautiful Roimata is carved from Raukaraka, which is also known as Marsden Flower Jade, lashed with black waxed cord. Roimata is the Mori word for tears, also known as the Drop or Tear Drop. Roimata represents the flow of positive energy, healing, strength, courage, caring, comfort, compassion, and empathy. It is often gifted to people in times of grief to signify they are not alone and to draw strength from the taonga and its connection to the