Pounamu Roimata 6

Pounamu Roimata 6Approx 9x 1. 5cm Pounamu(sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand). Black plaited cord, packaged in a black velvet bag. Kahurangi after the clearness of the sky, this is a type of pounamu that is highly translucent and flawless. Its colours are a rich vibrant apple green. In early times it was the most highly prized of all pounamu. It was used to make Toki Poutangata (Ceremonial adze) which were usually given to Rangatira (Chief). Please note: There

Hand drawn

Tooth shaped

The early lapidarist would cut the thick crust off and only use the heart to fashion jewellery but carvers these days tend to carve it right to edge as the colour contrast can make a unique showpiece

Hīroki and Rua

Tangiwai is clear like glass

fuschite (green) and quartz (white)

toki are worn as a symbol of strength

Approx 9x3cm

Raukaraka crust pounamu(sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand)

(noun) peace (after war)

Approx 3x5m

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