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Niho Earrings

Whalebone

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Matthew Thornton Mātanga Whakairo
Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Ruapani
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$370 NZD

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35mm x 12mm
4338MT
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Description
Shark teeth were highly sought after to wear as a symbol of prestige for personal adornment. They were reflective of the mana of the shark itself. This tooth pendant references the Tiger shark. This shark is an aggressive predator and is found mostly in tropical and warm waters. Tiger sharks are named for the dark, vertical stripes found mainly on juveniles.