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.
Niho Pīpīwhārauroa Tūturu – Pounamu Pendant
$1,519.00
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Description
Title: Niho Pīpīwhārauroa Tūturu
Artist: Pera Barrett
Iwi: Ngāti Raukawa, Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Description: Niho (toothe shaped) Pounamu Pendant
Pīpīwhārauroa is a very rare Pounamu therefore very valuable, the whakapapa o Pīpīwhārauroa comes from the rohe and iwi of Kāi Tahu
Materials: Pīpīwhārauroa Pounamu, waxed cord, Hapopo toggles
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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