Beautiful decorative bowl carved from Kokopu Pounamu. Carved in our studio by Brownie Barlow. 

Measurements: 

172 mm length

242 mm width

25 mm height

173 mm internal diameter

The sacred stone of Aotearoa. Pounamu of this beautiful land encompasses nephrite jade, serpentine, and tangiwai (bowenite). To the Māori of New Zealand, Pounamu (greenstone) is more than just a stone, it is a taonga (treasure) woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of their ancestors. Revered as a gift from the gods, it carries the mana (prestige) of the land and the strength of the rivers.

When handled often it absorbs your wairua (spirit); over time its lustre deepens along with the bond between person and stone. Pounamu is a gift from the heart and as such should be worn or displayed with respect and pride.

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