Kapeu (ear pendant)

This kapeu (ear pendant) has a long simple stem terminating in a bend at the lower end. It is made from smoothly polished pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) of the inanga variety, much prized for its of a pearly-white colour.

Māori customary ornamentation varied in form and elaboration. Forms like the kapeu continue to be worn today and are still highly cherished.