Rei Niho - Notched

The Rei Niho is a very old style of Taonga - dating back to before European contact in Aotearoa.

Rei Niho were traditionally made using a slice of a Whale's Tooth (Niho = Tooth).

The notching on the side is called Patapata, and is currently understood by some to symbolize whakapapa / genealogy.

This variety of Pounamu is a relatively rare kind - featuring amazing Brown and Gold hues, which a large degree of translucency.

70 x 35mm

Light Brown 4 Plait Polyester Cord