Moko Pounamu Dolphin NZ Genuine Kahurangi Greenstone - Whareama

A gorgeous Dolphin hand carved from a stunning piece of Kahurangi Pounamu, a wonderful taonga for someone who as a connection with the sea.

Dolphin represents a free spirit and symbolizes playfulness, harmony and friendship. Closeness to nature, especially the ocean. Maori revered dolphins, as they did whales – believing them to be water spirits. There are legendary tales telling of gods, who had taken the form of dolphins, guiding sailors through treacherous waterways to keep them safe.

Kahurangi- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Marsden, West Coast area . Kahurangi is the rarest variety of pounamu. It is highly translucent and often comes in vivid shades of green. Small, feather-like markings in the stone can give a cloud effect – although to be classed as Kahurangi, this effect must not reduce the stone’s clarity. The word Kahurangi also indicates nobility and refers to precious jewels and held in high esteem by Māori .

Hand Carved by Deane Moreton

Size 51mm long x 43mm wide

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