A fabulous piece of water worn Marsden Flower Pounamu displayed on a Rimu base. A wonderful Taonga touchstone.
Marsden Putiputi (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.
Rimu
is a dense native timber of NZ. It is deep reddish brown in colour and is strong and durable. A stunning timber - one of the most beautiful in the world with a fine textured grain.
Pounamu Size – 131mm long x 90mm wide x 42mm high approx
Rimu Base 170mm x 119mm wide x 75mm high
Total height 119mm. Approx
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