Porohita - Disc Pendant alex sands This pair was carved by

This pair was carved by Samuel Potter from kahurangi pounamu

This silver setting was crafted by Preet Sands and the kawakawa pounamu was sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

The pikorua (twist) embodies the universal principle of duality and balance

Schedule an apprentice level Carve Your Own pounamu workshop for a porohita - a disc

Schedule an journeyman level Carve Your Own pounamu workshop for a hei matau - a fishhook

Porohita - Disc Pendant alex sands This pair was carved byPorohita (circle) symbolise the completion of cycles, a concept reflected in the celestial dance of Tama nui te r and Hina te marama, the sun and the moon. These circular movements across the sky serve as a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life. Giving a porohita as a gift expresses a deep desire to have that person at the center of one's world. This porohita was carved by Allen Harnett from paua shell, brass and rewarewa. It measures 45mm