Moko Pounamu Koru Bone Carving - Awaroa

A striking Koru design by master bone Carver Peter Mitchell. This will be a treasured taonga.

Koru- The Māori 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.

Traditionally carved from Whale bone, however these days many bone carvings are made from cattle bone as it is an ethically abundant source.

Hand Carved by Peter Mitchell.

Size 71mm long x 32mm wide (approx)

This is an example of the carving you will receive. You will not receive this exact piece, but one that is similar. This is due to each individual Koru being carved from natural bone where the colouring will differ depending on the elements in the bone.