Discover the essence of heritage and journey captured in this exceptional Nelson pounamu kapeu, a taonga carved with an artistic flair that merges ancestral reverence with natural symbolism.
At one end, the tīpuna faces forward—a profound reminder of the guiding presence of our ancestors. This ancestral visage embodies memory, wisdom, and protection, anchoring the wearer in their whakapapa and allowing a direct connection to the lineage that shapes identity and purpose. Wearing this kapeu is an act of honouring those who forged the path before us.
At the opposite end, the manu, with its bird-like beak, represents the messenger between realms—earth and sky, the physical and the spiritual. This symbol of freedom, vision, and guidance carries the ongoing journey of whakapapa, delivering messages from the tīpuna into the future. It inspires the wearer to move forward with clarity and courage.
Crafted with care from the cherished kawakawa-green and lighter īnanga hues of Nelson pounamu, sourced from Te Tai-o-Aorere / Whakatū, this taonga carries the mana of the land itself. Te Tauihu—the prow of the waka that first arrived in Aotearoa—is embodied in every smooth curve and polished surface, invoking the spirit of exploration, endurance, and migration.
99 × 23 × 6mm 22g
Discover the essence of heritage and journey captured in this exceptional Nelson pounamu kapeu, a taonga carved with an artistic flair that merges ancestral reverence with natural symbolism.
At one end, the tīpuna faces forward—a profound reminder of the guiding presence of our ancestors. This ancestral visage embodies memory, wisdom, and protection, anchoring the wearer in their whakapapa and allowing a direct connection to the lineage that shapes identity and purpose. Wearing this kapeu is an act of honouring those who forged the path before us.
At the opposite end, the manu, with its bird-like beak, represents the messenger between realms—earth and sky, the physical and the spiritual. This symbol of freedom, vision, and guidance carries the ongoing journey of whakapapa, delivering messages from the tīpuna into the future. It inspires the wearer to move forward with clarity and courage.
Crafted with care from the cherished kawakawa-green and lighter īnanga hues of Nelson pounamu, sourced from Te Tai-o-Aorere / Whakatū, this taonga carries the mana of the land itself. Te Tauihu—the prow of the waka that first arrived in Aotearoa—is embodied in every smooth curve and polished surface, invoking the spirit of exploration, endurance, and migration.
99 × 23 × 6mm 22g
