Moko Pounamu Pikorua NZ Genuine Inanga Greenstone - Te Puhituia

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Carver: Dean Hetherington

A wonderful interpretation of the classic Pikorua (twist) handcrafted from a lovely piece of Auhunga Pounamu. A beautiful translucent example of this type of greenstone carved to a flowing twist shape.

Pikorua- Double and triple Twists, resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns. representing the paths of life and love or friendship and eternity. Double twists refer to the bond between peoples or culture rather than individuals - traditionally given as an offering of friendship between two different tribes.

Inanga – This 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.

Carved by Dean Hetherington.

Size 42mm long x 26mm wide x 8.1mm thick

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Moko Pounamu Pikorua NZ Genuine Inanga Greenstone - Te Puhituia