Aonui Niho Tooth Earrings

These stunning earrings are handmade by Keri-Mei Zagrobelna (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Te Āti Awa).

The niho shark tooth collection is inspired by the whakatauki (māori proverb) 

“Kaua e mate wheke mate ururoa! Don’t die like an octopus, die like a hammerhead shark!

This speaks to resilience and the pursuit of your goals and to keep going.

Added to this is the Aonui/Aronui triangle which speaks to working with natures rhythms...and finding balance between these two symbols.

Silver earrings, on sterling silver hooks. Whole earring is 40mm long

Comes in a custom gift box with an info card.

Keri-Mei is a jewellery and textile designer and an art tutor/mentor.

"If people make a cultural connection to Māori Tikanga through my work, then I’ve achieved in building a connection. If they just enjoy the work for the craftsmanship and aesthetics, then that is great, too!"

This item is handmade in New Zealand