Teal Mangopare Earrings

The Teal Mangopare Earrings feature a twin mangōpare (hammerhead shark) design on a vibrant teal base.

These gorgeous earrings represent the fighting qualities of a shark, and are a tribute to strength, courage, power and resilience. 

• Handcrafted oval shaped earrings with mangōpare design
• Sterling silver hooks
• Made in Wellington by Tania Tupu
• Each earring measures approximately 1.8cm x 0.8cm
• Presented in gift box

Tania Tupu, Ngāti Porou, is a jewellery designer and maker of contemporary Māori and Pacific-inspired adornment based in Titahi Bay, Porirua. A talented businesswoman, Tania has also operated retail stores in Raglan and Nelson, worked for The Great War Exhibition and is currently the General Manager of Te Papa Stores at New Zealand's National Museum. Tania also represented the Tall Ferns-NZ Women’s Basketball team from 1992-2004, donning the black jersey at the Sydney and Athens Olympic games. Tania and her husband, Chris Tupu (Former Tall Black 1991-2000), continue to give back to basketball by coaching juniors and school-aged kids in Wellington.