Commonly known as Jade, Pounamu or Greenstone, New Zealand Serpentinite 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 flecked stone, sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand, has been individually carved in the traditional drop shape and the unique design created by Nathan. Traditional threaded design so stone is totally secure.
Size: 110mm h x 15mm w
Natural hand-braided thread (adjustable, can replace with red, black or brown hand-braided thread if preferred - please allow 2-3 days)
Curved drop stone
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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