A lovely delicate Koru hand carved in beautiful Kawakawa greenstone. A lighter green in colour with cool black speckles throughout in varying intermediate shades.
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.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks or light inclusions, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Hand carved by Moko Workshops
Size 50 mm dia, 5mm deep
This is due to each piece being carved from natural Greenstone where the colouring will differ depending on the elements in the stone.
