Carved from a beautiful piece of Hapopo Pounamu, this Single Pikorua (Twist) features grey green tones scattered with dark specks and eye-catching red inclusions swishing through the stone. This will make a very special taonga.
Pikorua- Twist, The Māori single twist or Pikorua resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns. Representing the paths of ‘life and love’ or ‘friendship or eternity’. Because the Pikorua stands for infinite partnership, it makes it a perfect gift for lovers, newlyweds, fiancées, or others who want to emphasise their connection, their love for each other, their loyalty and friendship.
Hapopo- Genuine West Coast Greenstone. It's colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name originating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland).
Hand Carved by Shaun Gardiner
Size 42mm long x 24mm wide x 6mm thick
The provenance of this stone has been established by Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio. This taonga has been carved from genuine New Zealand pounamu with a documented history of ownership and provenance. We proudly stand behind its origin and are privileged to share its story.
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