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Wahaika Pounamu Pendant

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This beautiful Wahaika Pounamu Pendant has been carved from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone/ jade) by Moreton carvers based in Hokitika, South Island.

The Wahaika (which literally means 'mouth of the fish) was primarily used in close-in fighting, being designed for thrusting rather than smashing down in a club-like manner.
Wahaika was not only used in battle, but also in ceremony and speech making, where it is used by rangatira to accentuate the delivery of particular points.

Pickup available at Hokohoko Auckland Museum Store

Usually ready the next business day.