Whakatu Blue Kapeu

Description

Stunning Whakatu Blue jade, very rare which was harvested from whanau (family) land in the Nelson/Marlborough rohe (area). These Kapeu are made from the heart of the greenstone where you can see the integration of the two tones making these earrings one of a kind. Māori ear adornments are traditionally called “Kapeu” when they are curved or have a slight bend. The Kapeu was a sign of high rank and status within Māori society. It embodied the mana (prestige and power) of the wearer and was likely reserved for chiefs and important individuals.