Roimata Kōkopu - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant Samuel Potter This hei matau was created

This hei matau was created by Jeremy Walsh from onewa (basalt) sourced from Mount Karioi

inlaid with red wax paua eye and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord

They connect to the spirit of the shark

a concept reflected in the celestial dance of Tama-nui-te-rā and Hina-te-marama

Roimata Kōkopu - Greenstone Teardrop Pendant Samuel Potter This hei matau was createdThe roimata embodies our emotions in times of joy, sadness, celebration and tribulation. Traditionally made from pounamu adzes or similar tools that were too worn down to be functional, they were gifted as a way of remembering the history and tpuna (ancestors). They remind us of our humanity, and our ability to overcome adversity even when the path is spiritually difficult. This roimata was carved by Alex Sands from kkopu pounamu sourced from Arahura