######xA0; Guaranteed NZ pounamu jade. The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved######xA0;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 W#####x101;hi 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 M#####x101;ori 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 Ng#####x101;i Tahu (Ng#####x101;i Tahu people on the West Coast), with the junction of this river and Waitaiki (Olderog) Stream being particularly important. ####x200B;####x200B;####x200B;####x200B;####x200B;####x200B;####x200B. 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!
######xA0; All other buyers may choose this option if required. OUTSTANDING SHADES OF RICH GOLD AND A POOL OF TRANSLUCENT OCEAN BLUE in this one of kind pendant, finely carved by KURTIS BELL from RAREST GEM GRADE GREEN AND GOLD NEW ZEALAND POUNAMU RAUKARAKA FLOWER JADE - finest New Zealand nephrite jade from the South Island of New Zealand shown to maximum advantage in these little works of art. IMMACULATE gloss finish suspended on an adjustable black waxed cord It measure 1.8 Comes with my certificate of authenticity.The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved NZ POUNAMU which will soon become impossible to obtain. 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 "ONE OF KIND HAND CARVED RAREST NZ MAORI POUNAMU GREENSTONE FLOWER JADE PENDANT" is in sale since Sunday, January 26, 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.