Moko Pounamu Pipi Shell Pendant Genuine NZ Kahurangi Flower Greenstone - Mangatapu

This pendant is hand carved in a Pipi shell form from Kahurangi Flower Pounamu, showing beautiful translucency and clear green tones with soft Putiputi (Flower) transition to lighter and deep sandy hues. The curved, flared shape gives it a striking sculptural look, with clean edges and a satin polish. An enchanting and beautifully crafted pendant with contemporary style.

The Pipi- (Paphies australis) is a small native shellfish found along sandy beaches and shallow coastal waters throughout Aotearoa. Known for its smooth, pale triangular shell and its habit of burrowing just beneath the sand, the Pipi is an important traditional kai species.

Kahurangi- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Marsden, West Coast area. Kahurangi is the rarest variety of pounamu. It is highly translucent and often comes in vivid shades of green. Small, feather-like markings in the stone can give a cloud effect – although to be classed as Kahurangi, this effect must not reduce the stone’s clarity. The word Kahurangi also indicates nobility and refers to precious jewels and held in high esteem by Māori.

Putiputi (Flower) Jade- is New Zealand’s most prized Greenstone, with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.

Carved by Luke Leaf

Size 35mm long x 43mm wide x 8mm thick

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