Description: Carved from ancient New Zealand swamp kauri, this handcrafted Roimata (tear drop) pendant blends deep ancestral energy with the flowing spiritual form of Māori tradition. Its smooth, elongated shape represents compassion, emotional release, and the flow of healing energy — a form long associated with strength through vulnerability.
At its centre runs a striking inlay of mixed Pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) — each fragment uniquely patterned and colour-shifted, representing the diverse strengths and healing properties of the many iwi (tribes) of Aotearoa.
🌿 Materials & Symbolism: Swamp Kauri: Fossilized wood over 40,000 years old, carrying the grounded energy of New Zealand’s primeval forests. Deeply calming and protective — a link to the ancient past and the earth's quiet wisdom. Hei Roimata Shape: The Māori tear drop, symbolic of grief, compassion, healing, and inner strength. Worn as a comfort stone or spiritual shield. Mixed Pounamu: Known for its mana (prestige/spiritual power), this revered taonga stone offers protection, prosperity, and peace. The mix reflects unity, adaptability, and the layered beauty of Aotearoa’s land and people. ⚒️ Features: Pendant made from ethically salvaged swamp kauri (recycled from a kauri plate) Inlay of natural mixed pounamu pieces, set smoothly along the centre line Hand-finished to reveal the rich kauri grain and Pounamu texture Pendant size: [insert dimensions] Corded and ready to wear or gift — necklace length adjustable 🌀 Ideal For: Spiritual grounding & emotional healing Māori-inspired wearable art collectors Lovers of sacred natural materials Gifting for rites of passage, remembrance, or inner transformation This Roimata pendant is a wearable story — one that speaks of ancient lands, resilient hearts, and the sacred flow of spirit through stone and wood.
