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Hapu Silver Pendant – Worth and Douglas
A Silver Family Pendant
Beautiful and unique, this silver pendant represents hapu, which means extended family and friends.
Hapu means subtribe, the members of an extended family. The literal meaning of hapu is ‘pregnant’, metaphorically describing the genealogical connections within the hapu. Before European settlers arrived, the Hapu were the most significant political units in New Zealand. Hapu controlled resources, and could include several hundred people. The modern meaning of hapu is secondary tribe: friends as well as family.
The circular form of the Hapu pendant references the literal meaning of the word, pregnancy. The curving lines which cross back and forth across the pendant represent interconnectedness of the members of the Hapu. This Hapu pendant can also be seen as describing the path of life, which is inextricably entwined with the lives of others. The double and triple twists in the Hapu pendant symbolize the coming together of people and families.
This Hapu Silver Pendant is a beautiful piece of modern jewelry with traditional roots, which is filled with meaning. As a Maori pendant, it would make a great New Zealand souvenir to someone close to you, and is also the perfect gift for new parents, a beautiful wedding gift to a new member of your hapu or an anniversary gift.
Dimensions: Hapu is circular, and measures 33mm in width. The silver chain is 240mm long; the leather cord is 335mm long.
Please select whether you would like a leather cord or a silver chain from the drop down menu below. There is an extra charge for the silver chain, as noted below.
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