A wonderful Kea handcrafted in a gorgeous Kawakawa stone. This is a beautiful carving of the cheeky bird representing the joy of your inner child.
Kea.Māori encountered kea while crossing the Southern Alps in search of pounamu (greenstone) and named the bird after its call. Kea are considered taonga (treasure)
to Māori. They were considered kaitiaki (guardians) of the mountains for the Waitaha Māori during their search for Pounamu (greenstone).
Genuine West Coast Greenstone – 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 Workshops
Size
Sculpture 106mm high x 39mm wide
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.
