Moko Pounamu Genuine NZ Dark Inanga Greenstone - Punakaiki

An incredibley rare piece of water worn Dark Inanga Pounamu found in the Kapitea Reservoir area. From Deane Moreton’s personal collection. Magnificently displayed on a handmade Rimu wood base, this will be a treasured taonga for many generations.

Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.

Pounamu Size 405mm long x 302mm wide x 120mm high

Rimu Base 380mm x380mm x 65mm High

Total Height – 200mm, 24Kg

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