This Koropepe is carved from Inanga Pounamu, shaped with graceful flowing lines that create a sense of movement and harmony. The soft, lighter hued Greenstone reveals subtle depth and natural texture, enhanced by a satin polish that gives it a soft, refined finish. A beautifully balanced pendant that reflects the skill and care of traditional craftsmanship.
Koropepe- is a mythical being in the shape of an eel, (an important food source for pre-European Maori).It also represents that of a grandfather and has a spiritual meaning of guardianship and warding off evil. The Koru, the curling part of this carving, represents an unfurling new fern shoot, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace, that of a new Mokopuna (grandchild). Together they form a strong spiritual force for good.
Inanga
– This 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 Tim Steel
Size 67mm long 50mm wide x 7.5mm thick
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