New Zealand Nephrite Maori Greenstone Pounamu Des's MARSDEN FLOWER JADE Pendant

Des A1 (in Bag A). THIS IS A LONG SIZED HEI KURU (PENDANT), broader at the body and. Is a perfectly rounded off at the ends symmetrically. Tapering 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 (at the edges) QUALITY MARSDEN FLOWER jade from South island of New Zealand. THIS PIECE OF JADE IS very nice with natural inclusions and most sought after colourful body translucency at the edges visible against light and is the unique part of the block! Beautiful tactile high gloss finish and thick plaited waxed cord with bound sliding knots ready to wear!

X 7/8 X 3/8 INCHES. 98 X 22 X 10 MMS. 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. Prices (for generic and not well finished stuff) too! My auctions offer you the choice, range and reasonable prices too!

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