This beautiful whalebone Niho necklace is one of a kind, of high quality, hand crafted with patience and aroha. Niho design symbolises masculinity and provides strength to the wearer. It is a talisman that brings good fortune to the wearer and provides protection.
Whales are considered a taonga species, and represent abundance, richness and were regarded as chiefly animals. Whales possess a tapu (sacred) significance as both supernatural beings and of personal change and spiritual growth.
Ethically sourced whalebone.
Carved by master carver Steven Fehoko