Pounamu Rei Niho Pendant 50mm - by Alex Sands top nz artist attached to the gable of

attached to the gable of a whare (house) or carved into the central poles of the great meeting houses

35cm across widest point

They were made from conch or triton shells

"A hunter has seen and heard a bird we can only assume is the South Island kōkako

Pūtōrino are unique musical instruments as they can produce several voices

Pounamu Rei Niho Pendant 50mm - by Alex Sands top nz artist attached to the gable ofPounamu Rei Niho (single tooth) by Alex Sands On a waxed plaited black thick nylon cord Adjustable length 50mm x 34mm x 4mm About Rei Niho: Rei puta are taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohora (whale). Rei niho carved from New Zealand pounamu maintains the beauty of that traditional form and symbolises the intimate connection between Maori and Tohora.