Tumbled Pieces

Tumbled PiecesEach piece is totally unique with its own characteristics and imperfections. These pieces are tumbled to soften the edges, and then oiled(in Kawakawa oil) to bring out the color generally, the tumbling process takes 4 5 weeks. Each one is unique in its size, colour and shape so no two are alike. Each bit of Pounamu is sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand. Please note: There may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer

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who gave Koukourarata its name

Due to these being genuine whale bone

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Kahurangi after the clearness of the sky

The name orginating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is located in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland)

Approx 2cm in diameter

Approx 9x3cm

Koukourarata takes its name from the original kāinga located at the head of the bay

Waitaiki – stolen from her husband

Wellington – the main Ngāi Tahu settlement before crossing over to Te Waka o Aoraki (the South Island)

Totoweka is usually similar to the mid green kawakawa variety but differs in that the spotting or streaks are red like blood