This beautiful Koru sculpture hand carved from Kawakawa Pounamu, displays gorgeous deep forest-green hues with the subtle natural variations common to this type of Greenstone. The flowing spiral form symbolises new beginnings, growth, and harmony, The carver has finished the design with the perfect polish to enhance the best qualities of the material, creating an elegant and meaningful example of Aotearoa artistry.
Koru- The Māori 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, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Carved by Dean Hetherington
Size - 130mm high x 123mm wide x25mm thick (approx maximum thickness)
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