Tangiwai Pango Roimata

Description

Tangiwai (Antigorite) Roimata from the Cobb Valley, Upper Takaka South Island New Zealand. This stone appears black or very dark green but in the sun light shows a very translucent landscape that seems to glow. A very elegant wear which can be dressed up or used as an everyday accessory.These earrings would make a great gift. Tangiwai – Tangi means “to cry” and wai means “water”, or “tears. Tangiwai is the one of the most ancient forms of pounamu and there are sad stories of the origin of Tangiwai Pounamu. In one of them –  Waitaiki was stolen from her husband Tanaahua by a taniwha (supernatural being) named Poutini. Waitaiki weeps onto the rocks and her tears form Tangiwai, the tear-water stone. Roimata which are also are a tear drop shape represents healing and resilience, reminding us of the strength within our tears.