Inspired by the beauty of nature and the journey of growth, this Hapopo pounamu pendant features a graceful koru design flowing within a leaf like form. The koru represents new beginnings, renewal, and the unfolding of life’s path, making this piece a meaningful symbol of progress and positive change.
Handcrafted from genuine Hapopo stone, this pendant displays soft luminous green tones with natural earthy inclusions that make each piece truly unique. Suspended on a traditional adjustable cord, it is designed for comfortable everyday wear while carrying deep cultural symbolism. Whether worn personally or gifted to mark a new chapter, this Hapopo koru pendant embodies growth, strength, and connection.
Koru- The Maori word for bright or loop. It refers to the shoots of the silver fern. The circular movement to the inner core refers to "going back to the beginnings". The unfurling frond itself is symbolic for new life, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace.
Hapopo- Genuine West Coast Greenstone. It's colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name originating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland).
Carved by Sean Gardiner
Ngai Tahu Trace Code 2017Y0U
Size 50mm long x 23mm wide x 4mm thick
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