Iwi: Ngāti Raukawa, Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Description: Whaturei(chestplate) Pounamu Pendant
A very rare kind of Pounamu, hard to access. Te Ara Hapopo – is the road or pathway to Hapopo. Detailing is a 925 Sterling Silver cross stitch inlay showing the direction of the pathway. When light is present, the mass of pathways can be seen, drawing the eye towards the movements of mauri (energy or essence) held within the Pounamu
Born and raised in the playgrounds of Ōtaki's rivers, hills, and beach, Pera comes from a whānau deeply embedded within the history of Ōtaki and Kāpiti Island. His whānau have been upholding their family legacy in being kaitiaki for Kapiti Island since the early 1800s.
As a writer, rapper, father, husband, and founder of 'Shoebox Christmas, ' Pera has a vast array of ventures alongside his creative pursuits. After studying whakairo (carving) at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Pera has continued to lean into another form of storytelling trhough his taonga.
Te Ara Hapopo – Pounamu Pendant
$1,898.00
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Description
Title: Te Ara Hapopo
Artist: Pera Barrett
Iwi: Ngāti Raukawa, Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Description: Whaturei(chestplate) Pounamu Pendant
A very rare kind of Pounamu, hard to access. Te Ara Hapopo – is the road or pathway to Hapopo. Detailing is a 925 Sterling Silver cross stitch inlay showing the direction of the pathway. When light is present, the mass of pathways can be seen, drawing the eye towards the movements of mauri (energy or essence) held within the Pounamu
Materials: Hapopo Pounamu, waxed cord, 925 Sterling Silver
Brand
Pera Barrett
Born and raised in the playgrounds of Ōtaki's rivers, hills, and beach, Pera comes from a whānau deeply embedded within the history of Ōtaki and Kāpiti Island. His whānau have been upholding their family legacy in being kaitiaki for Kapiti Island since the early 1800s.
As a writer, rapper, father, husband, and founder of 'Shoebox Christmas, ' Pera has a vast array of ventures alongside his creative pursuits. After studying whakairo (carving) at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Pera has continued to lean into another form of storytelling trhough his taonga.
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