Tama Nui Te Ra Necklace

Honouring the magnificent personification of the sun in all his fierce power, the Tama-nui-te-rā pendant celebrates warmth, life-force energy, and unyielding strength. In Te Ao Māori, Tama-nui-te-rā is the great sun personified, whose daily journey across the sky dictates the changing seasons, ripens the crops, and breathes vital energy (hauora) into all living things.

• Tama-nui-te-rā: The circular face of the sun features a powerful Pūkana, symbolising intensity, cultural pride and a warrior's spirit

• Design Symbolisms: Outreaching koru extend from the edges of his face, representing the rays of sunlight, merging the imagery of new growth, creation, and the eternal expansion of daylight.

• Cultural Roots: Historically, the sun was looked to as a supreme source of sustenance and power, celebrated through traditions, chants, and visual arts that connected the community, this design reprents the life-giving sun of Māori mythology, symbolising warmth, energy, vitality, and the powerful forces driving seasonal growth and light across the world.

Wear a radiant emblem of light, courage, and unstoppable energy close to your heart. Whether you are stepping into a new season of growth or looking for a meaningful gift that honors traditional strength, choose your favourite from our 7 vibrant shades to match your unique energy. Embrace your fierce inner brilliance this pendant represents

Discover the magic of light with our Taonga collections, crafted from stunning frosted coloured acrylic that transforms with every movement as the light dances through the translucent material.

Our Taonga are available in 7 vibrant colours with black waxed cord. 

Approximate Dimensions:
Length: 78mm (7.8cm)
Width: 114mm (14cm)
Thickness: 6mm (0.6cm)

Designed by Trina Wirihana