Nephrite Maori Greenstone Pounamu Des Hetherington's MARSDEN JADE 2 TONE Pendant

2 TONE 1 (one) In Des's box (middle compartment). THE LAST PHOTO IS OF THE FAMOUS WATERMAN EDSON PEN ON WHICH DESIGN THIS IS BASED. THE PEN IS NOT A PART OF THIS LISTING. THIS IS A LONG SIZED HEI KURU (PENDANT), broader at the body and.

Is a perfectly rounded off at the ends symmetrically. Tapering SECTIONALLY ROUND at both the ends! This pendant is very hard to make to achieve the perfect round shape on flat lap machine or a wheel shaped grinding machine, job of a real master carver! Made from most sought after translucent GEM QUALITY 2 TONE MARSDEN FLOWER jade from South island of New Zealand. THIS PIECE OF JADE IS very nice with the natural inclusions MAKING IT 2 TONE and most sought after kahurangi body translucency at the top edge visible against light and is smart use of the block!

Beautiful tactile high gloss finish and thick plaited waxed cord with bound sliding knots ready to wear! Commonly known as KURU in Maori these were carved from greenstone and were handed down through the generations as treasured possessions, a regular feature of their treasure box. Please check my auctions that offer.

Made in New Zealand by New Zealand Carver in New Zealand Nephrite greenstone! Prices (for generic and not well finished stuff) too! My auctions offer you the choice, range and reasonable prices too!

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