Rarest Semi Translucent Nz Aotea Stone Fuschite Maori Bound Hei Toki Adze

RAREST SEMI TRANSLUCENT NZ AOTEA STONE FUSCHITE MAORI BOUND HEI TOKI ADZE. STUNNING SUPER RARE PATTERNED VIBRANT TURQUOISE AND EMERALD SEMI TRANSLUCENT FUSCHITE NZ AOTEA STONE IN THIS ONE OF KIND BOUND MAORI HEI TOKI ADZE. THIS FABULOUS MAORI PENDANT was designed, beautifully hand carved, expertly bound with traditional CROSSOVER lashing across the top and perfectly finished by New Zealand carver Conrad Henderson. This is a wonderful 100% ONE OF KIND PIECE - SATIN SMOOTH TACTILE FINISH - OUTSTANDING STONE FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND OF AOTEAROA NZ. Hand carved, it measures 2.2" by 1.2" at the blade edge, with a depth of 11mms.

It is bound with traditional crossover lashing on a strong waxed brown hand braided adjustable cord. It 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. 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 of New Zealand.

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). 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 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. 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 Ngai Tahu (Ngai 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. 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.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Pacific Islands". The seller is "actonpark" and is located in this country: NZ. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Culture: Pacific Islands