FINE HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE 18k GOLD HOOK 2.4 EARRINGS
FINE HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE 18k GOLD HOOK 2.4 EARRINGS. OUTSTANDING AND SO ELEGANT - ONE OF KIND PAIR OF EARRINGS HAND CARVED BY NEW ZEALAND ARTIST ANNE MARIE GREAVES FROM BEAUTIFUL KAWAKAWA MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. They are suspended from 18K GOLD hooks. They measure 2.4 from the jump ring.
They are tube shaped and most beautifully balanced and proportioned. The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved 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 Whi 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 Mori 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 Ngi Tahu (Ngi Tahu people on the West Coast), with the junction of this river and Waitaiki (Olderog) Stream being particularly important. 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! All other buyers may choose this option if required.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 "FINE HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE 18k GOLD HOOK 2.4 EARRINGS" is in sale since Wednesday, August 7, 2019. 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.- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand