The Roimata is a traditional Māori symbol representing healing, compassion, strength, and emotional connection. This Roimata has been carved from a piece of Arahura River serpentine, a stone sourced from the sacred Arahura River on the West Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand, an area deeply connected to the history and guardianship of pounamu. The flowing teardrop shape symbolises comfort, remembrance, and resilience through life’s challenges, while the natural character of the serpentine gives the piece a strong connection to the whenua, meaning the land. Worn as a taonga, the Roimata carries both personal and cultural significance, honouring emotional strength and enduring connection.
The Roimata is a traditional Māori symbol representing healing, compassion, strength, and emotional connection. This Roimata has been carved from a piece of Arahura River serpentine, a stone sourced from the sacred Arahura River on the West Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand, an area deeply connected to the history and guardianship of pounamu. The flowing teardrop shape symbolises comfort, remembrance, and resilience through life’s challenges, while the natural character of the serpentine gives the piece a strong connection to the whenua, meaning the land. Worn as a taonga, the Roimata carries both personal and cultural significance, honouring emotional strength and enduring connection.
