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LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS

LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS
LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS
LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS
LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS
LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS

LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS

LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS. OUTSTANDING AND SO ELEGANT - ONE OF KIND PAIR OF EARRINGS HAND CARVED BY NEW ZEALAND ARTIST WAYNE COSTAR FROM BEAUTIFUL SUPER TRANSLUCENT SAGE GREEN SPECKLED KAHOTEA MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. They are suspended from HAND MADE STERLING SILVER HOOKS.

They measure 2.8 (6.8cms) from the ring. They are baton shaped WITH A SUBSTANTIAL CIRCUMFERENCE ROUND THE BASE OF 1 and are most beautifully balanced and proportioned. They come with my certificate of authenticity - guaranteed pure New Zealand pounamu greenstone nephrite jade. 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 "LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS" is in sale since Monday, February 17, 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.

  • Handmade: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand


LARGE 6.8cms HAND CARVED NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE JADE SILVER HOOK EARRINGS