This stunning Kowhai Flower carved from a gorgeous piece of Kahurangi Flower Pounamu is so beautiful, with delicate intricacy, this with be a special taonga.
The Kōwhai tree
is the preeminent, unofficial national flower of New Zealand, deeply rooted in Māori culture as a signifier of spring, renewal, and the start of the planting season. Its vibrant yellow or in Māori, "kōwhai" blossoms symbolize vitality, growth, and the connection between nature and spirituality. The tree is frequently associated with tree-like, resilience, strength, and community trust.
Kahurangi- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Marsden, West Coast area. Kahurangi is the rarest variety of pounamu. It is highly translucent and often comes in vivid shades of green. Small, feather-like markings in the stone can give a cloud effect – although to be classed as Kahurangi, this effect must not reduce the stone’s clarity. The word Kahurangi also indicates nobility and refers to precious jewels and held in high esteem by Māori.
Putiputi (Flower) Jade- is New Zealand’s most prized 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 Marshall Johnson
Size 55mm long x 19mm wide x 12mm thick
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