Purerehua Maori Made Musical Instrument Maori Gifts This Greenstone Māori Twist Necklace

This Greenstone Māori Twist Necklace is perfect for those who like their necklaces on the small side

and the preservation of seafaring knowledge by Maori

the carving is detailed and exquisite

and depending on what you are displaying them on

(MXL) 12 - 13 11

Purerehua Maori Made Musical Instrument Maori Gifts This Greenstone Māori Twist NecklaceThis Purerehua is a Maori made musical instrument. The carver is of Ngati Kahungungu Tu Wharetoa descent, and a graduate of the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotorua. The timber it is made of is native totara, and the carving is a symbol of the wind. The purerehua makes its sound from being swung vigorously above your head. You first hang the purerehua downwards and twirl it, then quickly swing it above your head. The sound will vary depending on