Kurupapa - 6166KH

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This manu (bird) form is a variation of the kapeu which are slender adornments with a slight bend at the bottom and were often worn as ear pendants. This kapeu has been fashioned from pounamu (New Zealand Jade). Kapeu were highly prized and a sign of high rank in Māori society. They are commonly also worn as neck pendants.

Material: Pounamu (Kawakawa)

Measurements: 51mm x 13mm x 2mm
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Artist: Kihoro Hohepa

Position: Pouako (Tutor)

Iwi: Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Rongomai

 
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Artist: Kihoro Hohepa

Position: Pouako (Tutor)

Iwi: Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Rongomai