Collectible Ngai Tahu Nz Pounamu Kawakawa Greenstone Jade Large Maori Hei Tiki

COLLECTIBLE NGAI TAHU NZ POUNAMU KAWAKAWA GREENSTONE JADE LARGE MAORI HEI TIKI. SO PROUD TO BE OFFERING YOU THIS FABULOUS ONE OF KIND COLLECTIBLE HAND CARVED MAORI NZ KAWAKAWA POUNAMU GREENSTONE FLOWER JADE HEI TIKI.

&#######xA0; THIS EXPRESSIVE AND STRIKING HEI TIKI HAS EXQUISITE DETAIL AND BEAUTIFULLY INLAID IRIDESCENT PAUA SHELL EYES. IT WAS DESIGNED, BEAUTIFULLY CARVED AND PERFECTLY FINISHED by a celebrated New Zealand Maori Master Carver at Waewae Pounamu - IT COMES WITH A TRACKED NGAI TAHU AUTHENTICATION NUMBER AND MY AUTHENTICITY CARD. The NZ NEPHRITE jade in this carving is the highest gem grade - LEAF GREEN WITH A TOUCH OF GOLD BLOOM AT THE FEET with outstanding color and translucence.

THE HEI TIKI IS THE FIRST HUMAN BEING IN MAORI LEGEND AND IS THOUGHT TO BRING FERTILITY AND PROSPERITY. It measures 3.6" by 2" at the widest part with a shaped depth of 3/8 at the puku (belly), suspended through hidden holes at the back of the head on a black hand braided waxed adjustable cord. Pounamu is found only in the South Island of New Zealand. 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. There are ten main types of pounamu. Arahura - a dark velvet green. Inanga - pale blue or green - can be opaque or translucent. Totoweka - a rare type - streaked or spotted with red.

Kahotea - dark green with darker inclusions. Kawakawa - rich leaf green sometimes with dark freckling. Kohuwai - a misty grey blue with vivid bright green - like moss in a stream. Kokopu - sometimes called troutstone - silver or golden green with brown freckling. Kahurangi - emerald clear green sometimes with white feathering - highly prized.

Raukaraka - called Flower Jade - varied greens with gold/orange blooms. Tangiwai - bowenite - found only in certain areas of Aotearoa NZ - dark blue/green - exceptional translucence. 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! 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.

THIS EXPRESSIVE AND STRIKING HEI TIKI HAS EXQUISITE DETAIL AND BEAUTIFULLY INLAID IRIDESCENT PAUA SHELL EYES. 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). There are ten main types of pounamu: ---Arahura - a dark velvet green ---Inanga - pale blue or green - can be opaque or translucent ---Totoweka - a rare type - streaked or spotted with red ---Kahotea - dark green with darker inclusions ---Kawakawa - rich leaf green sometimes with dark freckling ---Kohuwai - a misty grey blue with vivid bright green - like moss in a stream. --Kokopu - sometimes called troutstone - silver or golden green with brown freckling ---Kahurangi - emerald clear green sometimes with white feathering - highly prized ---Raukaraka - called Flower Jade - varied greens with gold/orange blooms ---Tangiwai - bowenite - found only in certain areas of Aotearoa NZ - dark blue/green - exceptional translucence.

The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved NZ POUNAMU which will soon become impossible to obtain. 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. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Pacific Islands".

The seller is "actonpark" and is located in this country: NZ. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region%252Bor%252BCulture: NZ+Maori
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No