Milky Greenstone Kaka Poria Ring

Fine & rare adornment of milky greenstone in the form of a kaka…
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Fine & rare adornment of milky greenstone in the form of a kaka poria ring. These rings traditionally where put around a bird's leg, particularly the which was used as a decoy to capture wild birds of the same species. Maori also wore these rings as neck or ear pendants. D.5.5 cm

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