One Of Kind Tim Steel Nz Greenstone Pounamu Nephrite Flower Jade Maori Hei Tiki

ONE OF KIND TIM STEEL NZ GREENSTONE POUNAMU NEPHRITE FLOWER JADE MAORI HEI TIKI. MAGNIFICENT SUPER COLLECTIBLE LARGE HAND CARVED MAORI HEI TIKI - COMPLETELY ONE OF KIND -&#######xA0;&#######xA0; GEM GRADE NEW ZEALAND EMERALD GREEN AND GOLD FLOWER&#######xA0; JADE GREENSTONE RAUKARAKA POUNAMU PENDANT DESIGNED, CARVED, AND PERFECTLY FINISHED by New Zealand Maori Master Carver Tim Steel whose work is much sought after and on display in New Zealand galleries. This jade is from the Marsden area of the South Island of New Zealand.

AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF WORK, measuring 3.2" by 2.8" with a sculptural three dimensional depth of&#######xA0; 7/8 (18mms) and a weight of 122GMS.. &#######xA0; It's suspended through hidden holes behind the head on a natural superstrong adjustable waxed hand braided cord.

It comes with a certificate of authenticity - guaranteed NZ pounamu jade. SIGNED TS ON THE BACK. The Hei Tiki is thought to be the first human being in Maori mythology and carries the power of the ancestors. THIS IS A SUPERSTAR HEI TIKI - TRULY BREATHTAKING - A HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE PIECE OF WEARABLE ART. Pounamu is found only in the South Island of New Zealand.

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. 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&#######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! 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. MAGNIFICENT SUPER COLLECTIBLE LARGE HAND CARVED MAORI HEI TIKI - COMPLETELY ONE OF KIND - GEM GRADE NEW ZEALAND EMERALD GREEN AND GOLD FLOWER JADE GREENSTONE RAUKARAKA POUNAMU PENDANT DESIGNED, CARVED, AND PERFECTLY FINISHED by New Zealand Maori Master Carver Tim Steel whose work is much sought after and on display in New Zealand galleries. AN EXQUISITE PIECE OF WORK, measuring 3.2" by 2.8" with a sculptural three dimensional depth of 7/8 (18mms) and a weight of 122GMS.. It's suspended through hidden holes behind the head on a natural superstrong adjustable waxed hand braided cord.

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.

The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved NZ POUNAMU which will soon become impossible to obtain. 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 TIM STEEL NZ GREENSTONE POUNAMU NEPHRITE FLOWER JADE MAORI HEI TIKI" is in sale since Friday, December 4, 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.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Region%252Bor%252BCulture: NZ+Maori
Handmade: Yes