Breastplate Pounamu Necklace maori - A Kōrupe is a

- A Kōrupe is a carved wooden panel traditionally placed above the doorway of a Māori meeting house (wharenui) or other important structures

- The shape of this design depicts the Upoko/ Arero (head/ tongue of a taiaha)

50mm x 8mm plus 25mm hooks

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The Wahaika was a maori war weapon used back before european technology representing Mana

Breastplate Pounamu Necklace maori - A Kōrupe is aTHIS POUNAMU NECKLACE IS ONE OF A KIND Measurement 100mm x 60mm This Pounamu necklace will come with a black string. Meaning The shape of this design symbolizes strength, resilience, and the ability to be protected from negative energies or harm.