This magnificent Warrior kanohi (Face) Handcrafted from a fabulous river pebble of Marsden Flower Pounamu, showing the incredibly rich green and golds enhancing the fantastic natural markings, this piece is carved on one side and natural on the back. Whether you have this amazing collector’s piece displayed hung on a wall or on a forged metal stand (which can be made on request POA). This is a unique and rare carving, showcasing the amazing skill of a talented carver.
An incredible taonga that can be treasured for not only this generation but for all those that follow.
Sculptural Face - 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.
Hand Carved by Malcolm Hooper
Head 220mm high x 153mm Wide x 49mm thick approx.
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.
