Jasper Small Freeform Niho Taniwha Tooth Pendant (BN430)
Lovely Jasper carved into a freeform Niho or Taniwha Tooth. Carved by Dean Taylor.
Measurements:
53 mm length
27 mm width
6 mm depth
Deeply woven into the fabric of Māori lore, taniwha are mighty, mystical beings who serve as protectors and guides. When honoured and respected, they become fierce kaitiaki (guardians) not only of people but places as well. With the ability to shapeshift, in the water they could be sharks, whales, giant squids, while on land they could be dragon-like creatures forming a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.
Jasper is a red, green, or yellow variety of chalcedony, and is formed at low temperatures amongst volcanic rocks. Jasper is a calming stone and can help the wearer to feel at peace.
Comes with an adjustable cord and a jute drawstring bag.
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BEHIND NIHO/TANIWHA
Taniwha, when honoured and respected, can be a powerful, protective guardian - not just to people, but places as well. With the ability to shape-shift, in the water they could be sharks while on land, they could be dragon-like creatures. These kaitiaki (guardians) live in the depths of the rivers and seas, often where dangerous currents are. They form a connection between the physical world and the spiritual world of our ancestors.
The Niho represents strength, leadership and resilience.
HEIRLOOM GUARANTEE
Your Pounamu should last you a lifetime - and more. Pounamu is said to increase in mana as it is passed on through generations. We guarantee that any Greenstone piece will survive to become an heirloom piece, spreading its mana through your whanau if it is well cared for, loved and respected.
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