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. This stunning stone, sourced from the West Coast, has a koru (unfurling fern frond) carved into one side and the unique design has been created by Nathan. Traditional threaded design so stone is totally secure.
Size: 60mm h x 30mm w
Red braided thread (adjustable, can replace with brown or black thread)
Bevelled stone with koru carved in
Stone: sourced from Douglas Creek, between Haast and Makaroa
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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