Pekapeka-tou-roa with Kaihua brooches I also observed the insects

I also observed the insects that live amongst it

is found by a man and looked after or nursed back to health by him

Snakes have adorned jewellery for hundreds of years and are an enduring symbol of strength

Sterling Silver fish hold up the piece

Red Gold etc

Pekapeka-tou-roa with Kaihua brooches I also observed the insectsTitle: Pekapeka tou roa (Long tailed Bat) with Kaihua (native Jasmine) Wall mounted sculpture One of a Kind SOLD Dimensions: 125mm in diameter (Backing board), Depth 70mm Materials: Sterling Silver, 18ct Yellow Gold, Hand carved Mother of Pearl Shell flowers, Oak I wanted to create this sculpture to raise awareness of the long tailed bat, the Pekapeka tou roa. These bats are our only native land mammal here in New Zealand and I wanted to highlight