Moko Pounamu Koropepe NZ Genuine Kahotea Greenstone - Waitahora

An incredible Koropepe handcrafted from a wonderful piece of Kahotea Pounamu. This is a gorgeous Koropepe, and the vibrant green is just fantastic.

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.

Kahotea – Pounamu from the Greenstone, West Coast area. A type streaked or flecked with white. The name Kahotea derives from Kaho, meaning light coloured tea (white or clear).

Hand carved by Luke Leaf

Size 65mm long x 55mm wide 6mm thick

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.