Little Taonga
Little Taonga earrings - Matariki (silver)
$30
This stunning pair of earrings are designed by Little Taonga, based in Kaikoura. Taonga means 'treasure' or 'gift' in te reo Māori.
This new design is a beautiful Goddess - Matariki, she is the whaea (mother), surrounded by her six daughters, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipuna-ā-rangi, Waitī and Waitā, and Ururangi.
The reverse shows the cluster of 9 Matariki stars with the actual Marama moon phase for Matariki 2022, as well as the Southern Cross (Te Pae Māhutonga) depicted too.
The full 9 Matariki stars are Matariki, Tupu-ā-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi, Waipuna-ā-rangi, Waitī, Waitā, Ururangi, Pōhutukawa, and Hiwa-i-te-rangi .
Earring size is 22.5 x 12.5mm.
Made from fine brass dipped in sterling silver, covered with a clear tarnish resistance to protect them from the elements, on hypoallergenic surgical steel hooks, and presented in a gorgeous gift bag.
This necklace is designed by a NZ Māori jeweller