Āhua Gallery

The Pekapeka (native NZ bat) represents the interwoven nature of the spirit world and the world of the living – the seen and the unseen. The bat was interpreted by Māori as a creature who symbolically acted as an interface between the two worlds and whose physiology (which does not possess the gift of sight) appeared to be guided by the ethereal and the metaphysical.

Material: Pounamu (Kawakawa)

Measurements: 68mm x 40mm x 7mm

The Pekapeka (native NZ bat) represents the interwoven nature of the spirit world and the world of the living – the seen and the unseen. The bat was interpreted by Māori as a creature who symbolically acted as an interface between the two worlds and whose physiology (which does not possess the gift of sight) appeared to be guided by the ethereal and the metaphysical.

Material: Pounamu (Matie)

Measurements: 44mm x 51mm

Shark teeth were highly sought after to wear as a symbol of prestige for personal adornment. They were reflective of the mana of the shark itself.

Material: Pounamu (NZ Jade)

Measurements: 65mm x 61mm

Coastal and river-based Māori tribes traditionally used a variety of fishhooks and lures. Hooks and lures varied in shape, material and design. Today hei matau (fishhooks) have become symbolic of traditional Māori technology and continue to symbolize a relationship to Tangaroa, God of the sea.

Material: Kotingotingo (Kawakawa)

Measurements: 66mm x 55mm

Ripi (cutting instrument) are used for cutting and scraping.  They are the perfect tool to cut through harakeke; it was also used in ceremonial traditions such as the cutting of the umbilical cord.

Material: Pounamu (Kawakawa)

Measurements: 85mm x 47mm

Ripi (cutting instrument) are used for cutting and scraping.  They are the perfect tool to cut through harakeke; it was also used in ceremonial traditions such as the cutting of the umbilical cord.

Material: Pounamu (Kawakawa)

Measurements: 86mm x 52mm