Hei Toki (Manaia design)Hei means to be worn around the neck. Toki Adze Represents power, wisdom, strength, control, determination, focus and was often displayed by people of authority (mori elders) A Manaia is a guardian, this spiritual piece is thought to protect the wearer from evil bringing balance and protection. It has the head of a bird, body of a man and tail of a fish representing the sky, earth and sea. Often times they can include three fingers representing birth,

Kapeu are often passed down generationally

Speak with clarity

worn close

Silver Taniko earrings

the very beginning

It was believed that if people followed the right tikanga (customary practices)

The Niho/Tooth is thought to represent strength

symbolising strength

love and the joining of lives in love or friendship for eternity

ensuring every piece is unique

just like no two journeys are the same

Mangōpare is the word for the Hammerhead shark in Māori which represents strength