small koropepe, hand-crafted bone pendant by Yuri Terenyi

A small Korupepe bone carving with a manaia style birds head carved by Yuri Terenyi

It includes as an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional style woven presentation case and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.

Size:
40mm Long (1.7 Inches)
Adjustable cord length up to 660mm end to end (26 inches)
Cords can be made longer - no additional cost - request through comments at checkout

Includes free international post shipping worldwide.   

The spiral form is a Koru, which is the fern frond as it opens bringing new life to the world and also represents peace, tranquility, and family. The outer ring is the circle of life.

Koropepe - Mythical Eel

Koropepe is an eel-type fish, a mythical guardian. (pronounced cor-ror-pep-eh).

The Koropepe is thought to represent the curled tuna (eel) which was one of the main protein sources hundreds of years back in Maori history. Many Koropepe have a coiled appearance with bird-like heads. These heads are said to possess its spiritual power. The spiral represents the koru. The design is a relatively modern form as no ancient examples have been found.

The Koropepe is a symbol of youth, new beginnings,  prosperity and abundance.

Carved from treated and polished domestic cow bone.