Tūhua Tino Rangatiratanga Earrings

Title: Tūhua Tino Rangatiratanga Earrings Artist: Erihapeti McPherson Iwi: Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Kotimana Description: Earrings Being made of volcanic glass, these taonga are fragile and should be treated with care. Obsidian was a significant resource to our tipuna. Used for cutting, scraping and drilling, it was valued and traded widely. Spiritually, Obsidian is considered protective and grounding. Materials: Obsidian from Taupō rohe (Taupō volcanic zone), whalebone, red Coral, Sterling silver 80 X 25 mm