Unique Gem Nz Pounamu Greenstone Arahura Nephrite Jade Maori Pikorua Twist

UNIQUE GEM NZ POUNAMU GREENSTONE ARAHURA NEPHRITE JADE MAORI PIKORUA TWIST. EXPERTLY CARVED RARE GEM GRADE NEW ZEALAND DEEP IVY GREEN &#######xA0;ARAHURA GREENSTONE POUNAMU JADE MAORI PIKORUA ETERNITY TWIST/ HEART. Hand carved by master carver ANTHONY JENNER, &#######xA0; this completely one of kind piece measures 1.5" by 1.4" with a substantial rounded depth of 3/8. &#######xA0; A&#######xA0; striking wearable art work. IT IS BOUND ONTO A CREAM HAND BRAIDED WAXED ADJUSTABLE CORD. THE PIKORUA TWIST REPRESENTS TWO LIVES WOVEN TOGETHER FOREVER - THIS STUNNING DESIGN IS ANTHONY'S INTERPRETATION OF THE SYMBOL. IT COMES WITH MY CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. 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 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 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. EXPERTLY CARVED RARE GEM GRADE NEW ZEALAND DEEP IVY GREEN ARAHURA GREENSTONE POUNAMU JADE MAORI PIKORUA ETERNITY TWIST/ HEART. Hand carved by master carver ANTHONY JENNER, this completely one of kind piece measures 1.5" by 1.4" with a substantial rounded depth of 3/8. A striking wearable art work. THE PIKORUA TWIST REPRESENTS TWO LIVES WOVEN TOGETHER FOREVER - THIS STUNNING DESIGN IS ANTHONY'S INTERPRETATION OF THE SYMBOL..

The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved NZ POUNAMU which will soon become impossible to obtain. 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 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. The item "UNIQUE GEM NZ POUNAMU GREENSTONE ARAHURA NEPHRITE JADE MAORI PIKORUA TWIST" is in sale since Monday, March 8, 2021. 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.

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