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Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook

Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook

Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook

UNIQUE HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE KOKOPU JADE HEI MATAU FISH HOOK. OUTSTANDING PATTERNS AND GORGEOUS TRANSLUCENT SHADES OF GREEN AND GOLD&#######xA0; WITH BEAUTIFULLY SPECKLED SILVER AND BROWN KOKOPU (TROUT JADE MARKING) in this one of kind MAORI HEI MATAU FISH HOOK pendant, finely carved by Wayne Costar from RAREST GEM GRADE&#######xA0; NEW ZEALAND POUNAMU HIGHLY TRANSLUCENT&#######xA0; JADE - finest New Zealand nephrite jade from the South Island of New Zealand shown to maximum advantage in this little work of art. &#######xA0; IMMACULATE SATIN finish bound with traditional crossover lashing and suspended on an adjustable brown waxed cord&#######xA0;&#######xA0; It measure 2.5" by 1.5" across the widest part with a three dimensional depth of 1/8. Comes with my certificate of authenticity. &#######xA0; Guaranteed NZ pounamu jade.

THE HEI MATAU REPRESENTS THE LEGENDARY FISH HOOK WITH WHICH MOAIR DEMI GOD MAUI IS SAID TO HAVE PULLED THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND - this a fabulous, collectible one of kind example! The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved&#######xA0;NZ POUNAMU which will soon become impossible to obtain. All my pendants are blessed in the Maori tradition. All my photos are taken outside in natural light - no digital enhancement - no photoshopping - what you see is what you get!

Pounamu is found only in the South Island. Because of this, the island was originally named Te W&######x101;hi Pounamu (the place of pounamu), but over time this name changed to Te Wai Pounamu (the greenstone waters). No other jade should be classified as pounamu as it is a Maori name for the stone. The main deposits used by M&######x101;ori are in the districts around the Taramakau and Arahura rivers in Westland, coastal south Westland and the Lake Wakatipu area in Otago. In addition, there is a significant field of bowenite in Milford Sound (Piopiotahi). Traditionally, the pounamu in the Arahura River has been most important for Poutini Ng&######x101;i Tahu (Ng&######x101;i Tahu people on the West Coast), with the junction of this river and Waitaiki (Olderog) Stream being particularly important. &#####x200B;&#####x200B;&#####x200B;&#####x200B;&#####x200B;&#####x200B;&#####x200B. Authentic Pounamu Jade + Bone Carvings from Aotearoa New Zealand, the land of the Maori people and the inspiring scenery you saw in Lord of the Rings! &#######xA0; All other buyers may choose this option if required.

OUTSTANDING PATTERNS AND GORGEOUS TRANSLUCENT SHADES OF GREEN AND GOLD WITH BEAUTIFULLY SPECKLED SILVER AND BROWN KOKOPU (TROUT JADE MARKING) in this one of kind MAORI HEI MATAU FISH HOOK pendant, finely carved by Wayne Costar from RAREST GEM GRADE NEW ZEALAND POUNAMU HIGHLY TRANSLUCENT JADE - finest New Zealand nephrite jade from the South Island of New Zealand shown to maximum advantage in this little work of art. IMMACULATE SATIN finish bound with traditional crossover lashing and suspended on an adjustable brown waxed cord It measure 2.5" by 1.5" across the widest part with a three dimensional depth of 1/8. The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved NZ POUNAMU which will soon become impossible to obtain. Because of this, the island was originally named Te Wahi Pounamu (the place of pounamu), but over time this name changed to Te Wai Pounamu (the greenstone waters).

New Zealand gold The main deposits used by Maori are in the districts around the Taramakau and Arahura rivers in Westland, coastal south Westland and the Lake Wakatipu area in Otago. Traditionally, the pounamu in the Arahura River has been most important for Poutini Ngai Tahu (Ngai Tahu people on the West Coast), with the junction of this river and Waitaiki (Olderog) Stream being particularly important. The item "UNIQUE HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE KOKOPU JADE HEI MATAU FISH HOOK" is in sale since Monday, August 3, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Pacific Islands".

The seller is "actonpark" and is located in North Island. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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  • Handmade: Yes

Unique Hand Carved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Kokopu Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook