Porohita Black Marsden Raukaraka - Greenstone Disc Pendant Hiku Tohorā They were used as musical

They were used as musical instruments

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hei manawa are the ideal gift for someone that you care about

The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige

Porohita Black Marsden Raukaraka - Greenstone Disc Pendant Hiku Tohorā They were used as musicalPorohita (circle) symbolise the completion of cycles, a concept reflected in the celestial dance of Tama nui te r and Hina te marama, the sun and the moon. These circular movements across the sky serve as a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life. Giving a porohita as a gift expresses a deep desire to have that person at the center of one's world. This porohita was carved by Jeremy Walsh from black marsden raukaraka pounamu sourced from