Carved from genuine Hapopo Pounamu from New Zealand’s West Coast, this spiral pendant carries a strong sense of natural story and movement. The koru inspired form unfolds gently, symbolising growth, continuity, and the unfolding journey of life. Hapopo stone is admired for its earthy character a striking blend of green hues layered with natural dark inclusions that make each piece one of a kind. Polished to reveal depth and warmth while retaining its organic feel, this pendant balances strength with softness.
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).
Hand Carved by Shaun Gardiner
Ngai Tahu Trace Code P2017PCP
Size 40mm long x 40mm wide x 3mm 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.
