This long Roimata Pendant is carved from a beautiful piece of Kawakawa Pounamu and finished with a high polish which really accentuates the curve across the piece and the beautiful deep tone of the Greenstone - a gorgeous taonga.
Roimata/Teardrop - Named for their teardrop shape, meaning tears of sadness or grief, and are widely regarded as touchstones in healing and meditation. It is often called the comfort stone and given to show sympathy, shared emotion and that they, the receiver, is not alone in their grief. The drop pendants are also believed to represent a connection to the whenua (the land) Aotearoa (New Zealand).
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 for gem purposes.
Hand Carved by Kurtis Bell
Size 143mm long x 18mm wide x 6.5mm thick
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