A stunning piece of water worn Kokopu Pounamu displayed on a Rimu base. A wonderful Taonga Mauri stone.
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.
Kokopu- Greenstone from the West Coast Taramakau River area, West Coast. Comes in many colour variations from light to dark browns, creamy whites, light blues, olive greens to yellow even golden. Also known as trout-stone named after the dark brown, olive green and yellowish markings found on the three species of native freshwater trout. The spotted textures and range of colour give this stone a diverse presence.
Rimu
is a dense native timber of NZ. It is deep reddish brown in colour and is strong and durable. A stunning timber - one of the most beautiful in the world with a fine textured grain.
Pounamu Size – 204mm long x 123mm wide x 33mm thick approx
Rimu Base 220mm long x 160mm wide x 75mm high
Total height 115mm. Approx
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.
