Tahi Ara i te Ora Whanau Sterling Silver Pendant

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Tahi Ara i te Ora Whanau Sterling Silver Pendant

This pendant is sterling silver and is from the Ara i te Ora family or the path of life (Eternity) family. This particular piece is called Whanau which is Maori for family.

The pendant is 925 sterling silver and measures 33mm (1.3 inches) long and 33mm (1.3 inches) wide. The pendant weighs 22g. The pendant is hung on a leather cord. The pendant comes in a beautiful wooden presentation box with a meaning card.

This piece is from the Tahi Jewellery collection. Tahi Jewellery is modern and contemporary, and is based on traditional tribal design. The collection has been designed by Kerry Thompson.

Kerry Thompson

Kerry Thompson has been carving for 25 years. He has established his position as the leading Maori artist working in the bone medium and has developed an immediately recognisable style which sets his work apart.

Ara i te Ora

Ara i te Ora pendants represent eternity and the journey and experiences intertwined through life. The Maori symbols or meaning for the single twist represents the path of life, it is the eternity symbol. The single figure eight represents the joining together of two people, and although people move away, their journey and experiences intertwined through life and will have their paths cross again. The triple and double twist represents the joining together of two people, or two cultures for eternity and even though they may experience life's highs and lows they remain bonded by friendship.

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