A gorgeous double Pikorua handcrafted from a beautiful piece of Kahotea Pounamu and set onto a Kawakawa Pounamu base, this piece will make a truly wonderful taonga or an incredible corporate gift.
Pikorua- Double and triple Twists, resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns. representing the paths of life and love or friendship and eternity. Double twists refer to the bond between peoples or culture rather than individuals - traditionally given as an offering of friendship between two different tribes.
Kahotea
– Pounamu from the Greenstone, West Coast area. A type streaked or flecked with white. The name Kahotea derives from Kaho, meaning light coloured tea (white or clear).
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Carved by Moko Workshop
Sculpture Size - 103mm long x 55mm wide x 16mm thick
Base Size – 80mm long x 50mm wide x 30mm high
Total height – 132mm
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
