Commonly known as Jade, Pounamu or Greenstone, New Zealand Nephrite was originally used by Maori to make weapons, tools and jewellery. Thankfully this ancient art has been handed down to the craftspeople of today. A green semi-translucent stone carved from the Kawakawa variety (so named for its resemblance to the New Zealand Pepper Tree leaf), this piece of pounamu has been individually carved and the unique design created by Nathan. Traditional threaded design so stone is totally secure.
Size: 35mm h x 25mm w
Black hand-braided thread (adjustable, also available in red, brown or natural hand-braided thread if preferred - please allow 2-3 days)
Bevelled stone
Stone: Kawakawa, South Westland
Carved by Nathan Jerry, Invercargill
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Favourite New Zealand destination?Fiordland…beautiful flora and fauna Three things you can’t live without? Family, carving, the ocean Highlight of 2009 so far? Watching my new son grow If you could live in another era what would it be? 50 or 60 years ago when pounamu (greenstone) was plentiful Best health tip? You may die tomorrow
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