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Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook

Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook

Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook
FLAWLESS ENGRAVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE ARAHURA JADE HEI MATAU FISH HOOK. OUTSTANDING EXQUISITE ENGRAVING AND CARVING in this one of kind FLAWLESS DEEP IVY GREEN ARAHURA MAORI HEI MATAU BOUND FISH HOOK pendant, finely carved by Maori master carver Akapita Scally from RAREST GEM GRADE NEW ZEALAND POUNAMU 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 black waxed cord It measure 2.5" by 1.4" across the widest part with a three dimensional depth of 8mms. Comes with my certificate of authenticity. 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 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 "FLAWLESS ENGRAVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE ARAHURA JADE HEI MATAU FISH HOOK" is in sale since Wednesday, March 17, 2021. 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
  • Culture: Pacific Islands


Flawless Engraved Nz Maori Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Jade Hei Matau Fish Hook