Scott Parker Nz Greenstone Pounamu Nephrite Arahura Jade Maori Hei Matau Hook

SCOTT PARKER NZ GREENSTONE POUNAMU NEPHRITE ARAHURA JADE MAORI HEI MATAU HOOK. I'M SO EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER YOU THE STUNNING WORK OF NEW ZEALAND MASTER CARVER SCOTT PARKER. SCOTT IS A MUCH ADMIRED AND ACCLAIMED ARTIST WHOSE WORK CAN BE FOUND IN GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS HERE IN AOTEAROA NZ.

THIS IS AN EXQUISITELY CARVED MAORI HEI MATAU FISH HOOK FINISHED A SATIN GLOW. NEW ZEALAND GEM GRADE MUSEUM QUALITY IVY GREEN NEW ZEALAND ARAHURA POUNAMU JADE, SIGNIFYING A FOREVER BOND BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES ARE WOVEN TOGETHER.

OUTSTANDING FLAWLESS JADE from the ARAHURA area of the South Island of New Zealand. It measures 2.8" by 1.8" at the base and has a substantial three dimensional sculptural depth of 1/8.

It's METICULOUSLY BOUND WITH TRADITIONAL SINGLE KNOT LASHING onto a superstrong BLACK waxed beautifully hand braided adjustable cord. It comes with a certificate of authenticity - guaranteed NZ pounamu jade. Pounamu is found only in the South Island of New Zealand. Because of this, the island was originally named Te Whi 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 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 Mori 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 Ngi Tahu (Ngi 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. 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. 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 "SCOTT PARKER NZ GREENSTONE POUNAMU NEPHRITE ARAHURA JADE MAORI HEI MATAU HOOK" is in sale since Tuesday, September 7, 2021. 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.

Region%252C%2BCulture: Maori
Product%252BType: Wearable+Art
Handmade: Yes
Category: Collectibles
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Era: 1900-Now
Region%25252C%252BCulture: Maori
Region%252Bor%252BCulture: NZ+Maori
Region%2C+Culture: Maori
Culture: Pacific Islands