Te Kaha Art Nz Pounamu Gem Kahurangi Jade Maori Greenstone Hei Matau Fish Hook

TE KAHA ART NZ POUNAMU GEM KAHURANGI JADE MAORI GREENSTONE HEI MATAU FISH HOOK. ALWAYS A WONDERFUL PRIVILEGE TO OFFER THE WORK OF ONE OF NEW ZEALAND'S FINEST JADE ARTISTS (AND MY GOOD FRIEND) TEKAHA.

TEKAHA MOSTLY CARVES TO COMMISSION AND FOR EXHIBITIONS. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A LARGE AND MAGNIFICENT ONE OF KIND NEW ZEALAND GEM GRADE RAREST EMERALD GREEN KAHURANGI POUNAMU NZ JADE HEI MATAU FISH HOOK - expertly bound with traditional single knot lashing, hand carved and perfectly finished with a PERFECT GLOSS POLISH by this exceptional Master Carver. STUNNING SHADES AND PATTERNS OF EMERALD GREEN AND LEAF GREEN SHOWN TO MAXIMUM ADVANTAGE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE. It measures 2.8" by 1.6" by 1/8" - smooth as silk - bound with traditional lashing onto a superstrong black hand braided waxed adjustable cord (max length 24", min 12). It comes with my authenticity card. THE MAORI HEI MATAU IS THE LEGENDARY FISH HOOK WITH WHICH MAORI DEMI GOD MAUI IS SAID TO HAVE PULLED THE NORTH ISLAND OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND. IT REPRESENTS COURAGE AND PROSPERITY AND IS A PROTECTIVE AMULET FOR THE SEA TRAVELLER. 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 "TE KAHA ART NZ POUNAMU GEM KAHURANGI JADE MAORI GREENSTONE HEI MATAU FISH HOOK" is in sale since Friday, November 1, 2019. 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.

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