Moko Pounamu Ika (Fish) NZ Genuine Inanga Greenstone - Whatupuke

A fabulous Ika (Fish) hand carved from a beautiful piece of Inanga Pounamu, this amazing piece has a unique old style swimming fish design that will make a treasured taonga.

Ika – Fish, In Māori culture are known to represent much more than a food source; they are a vital cultural identity, a spiritual connection, and a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Fish were viewed as the sacred descendants of Tangaroa, the god of the sea.

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.

Carved by Des Hetherington

Size 97m long x 55mm wide x 7mm thick

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