Whenua is ‘the place we are nourished’ and is the word for both land and placenta, as we are all born from the womb of Papatuanuku. The traditional practice of burying the whenua (placenta) and pito (umbilical cord) connects a newborn baby to their ancestral land. This Maori earring represents our connection to our whenua.
The Faces behind Mako Design are a mother/daughter duo based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. They named their business Mako Design after their whare tupuna at Little River, which is called Mako. Their mission is to create contemporary Māori jewellery that celebrates their heritage and empowers people, so that te ao Māori continues to thrive in Aotearoa.
Materials used: Bamboo and green acrylic earrings, with stainless steel hooks
Size: 4cm diameter
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Mako Design
