A fabulous piece of water worn gem grade Kahurangi Flower Pounamu found in the Marsden area. From Deane Moreton’s personal collection.
Marsden Flower
Pounamu from the Marsden, West Coast area. The centre of this stone is a highly translucent, light-ish green shade, free from dark spots and other flaws. One of the rarest varieties, held in high esteem by the Māori. The most prized Greenstone in New Zealand is Flower Jade, Greenstone with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Pounamu Size – 405mm long x 304mm wide x 100mm high approx, 50.8Kg
Rimu Base 380mm x 380mm square x 65mm high
Total height 160mm. 16kg approx
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