Large One Of Kind Nz Greenstone Pounamu Nephrite Kokopu Jade Maori Hei Tiki

LARGE ONE OF KIND NZ GREENSTONE POUNAMU NEPHRITE KOKOPU JADE MAORI HEI TIKI. ONE OF KIND 4 LONG NEW ZEALAND SPECKLED BLUISH GREEN KOKOPU JADE MAORI HEI TIKI WITH INLAID SERRATED IRIDESCENT PAUA SHELL EYES. Hand carved and perfectly finished by New Zealand Maori Master Carver Alex Sands.

RARE KOKOPU (TROUTSTONE) JADE from the MARSDEN area of the South Island of New Zealand. It measures 4" by 2" at the widest part and has a sculptural depth of 8mms at the rounded puku (belly). It's bound and suspended on a strong natural waxed hand braided fully adjustable cord. It comes with a certificate of authenticity - guaranteed NZ pounamu jade.

EXPRESSIVE CARVING - FLAWLESS SATIN FINISH - ONE OF KIND. The Maori Hei Tiki is a symbol of the first human being - worn by Maori men and women, it is thought to bring abundance, prosperity and fertility.

Pounamu is found only in the South Island of New Zealand. 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.

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.

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 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. The Maori Hei Tiki is a symbol of the first human being - worn by Maori men and women, it is thought to bring abundance, prosperity and fertility. 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.

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 ONE OF KIND NZ GREENSTONE POUNAMU NEPHRITE KOKOPU JADE MAORI HEI TIKI" is in sale since Tuesday, February 11, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Pacific Islands". The seller is "actonpark" and is located in Slice of Heaven. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region%252Bor%252BCulture: NZ+Maori
Product%252BType: Wearable+Art
Region%2C+Culture: Maori
Region%25252C%252BCulture: Maori
Handmade: Yes
Category: Collectibles
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Era: 1900-Now
Region%252C%2BCulture: Maori