A fabulous water worn gem grade Inanga Pounamu Mauri Stone found in the Rimu area. From Deane Moreton’s personal collection.
Mauri Stone
is a significant Māori concept and physical object representing the life force (mauri) or spiritual essence of a person, place, or thing, often a carved piece of pounamu (greenstone) that acts as a spiritual anchor, protector, or connection to home and community, fostering well-being, strength, and belonging. These tangible symbols are used in important ceremonies, to connect people far from home (like emergency responders), and to honor cultural values, ensuring the vitality and essence of a space or group is maintained.
Inanga- 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.
Pounamu Size – 441mm long x 250mm wide x 170mm high approx. 22Kg
Rimu Base 380mm x 380mm square x 65mm high
Total height 235mm. Approx
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