LINEAGE KEEPER

LINEAGE KEEPER - a magnificent Wheku pendant, carved in Pounamu

This beautiful taonga is a medium/large sized rendering of the traditional wheku form, hewn from pale green pounamu with striking pāua shell eyes. The stylised ancestral face, with its powerful, linear features, is executed with formidable precision.

As a cornerstone of Māori carving, the wheku embodies an ancestral presence. This taonga serves as a permanent symbol of inherited wisdom, strength, and a direct connection to one's tīpuna.

Its commanding physical presence and stark, solemn demeanor establish a powerful anchor for both defense and direction. A piece of real consequence, it speaks directly to those who cherish a deep connection with their lineage and the strength carried in ancestral emblems.

The thought behind the design in the artists words...

The Wheku represents an ancestral face, symbolising wisdom, strength and connection to tīpuna (ancestors). A powerful taonga for protection and guidance.

This is a beautiful piece, carved with a great deal of care and thought.

The materials used are New Zealand Pounamu (Jade) and Pāua Shell.

LINEAGE KEEPER is provided with an adjustable cord and lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch.

We have one only.

Meaning: Wisdom ~ Strength ~ Connection to Tīpuna, Ancestors

Artist: Ruaumoko Carvings

Material: New Zealand Pounamu, Jade with Pāua Shell eye

Cord Colour: Ghost Grey 4-Plait Cord with Sea Moss Blue Slipknots

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 87mm (3.4") long; 67mm (2.6") wide at the top