Moko Pounamu Sword Genuine NZ Kawakawa Greenstone - Whakarewarewa

This contemporary sword form pendant is carved from Kawakawa pounamu, showing a rich, even green with soft cloudy patches and darker mottling running along the blade. The piece takes on a long, elegant silhouette with a rounded handle at the top and a slender, tapering blade curving down to a fine point, echoing the traditional form of a Māori patu or blade. At the centre, a carved wheku style face with a detailed eye and ridged brow marks the transition between handle and blade, adding a strong figurative element to the piece. A drilled hole at the top is threaded with a black cord and finished with a simple woven knot. The surface is polished to a smooth, glossy lustre throughout, with the carved facial detailing left crisp and well defined against the flowing lines of the blade.

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.

Handmade by Andy Ruskin

Size 100mm long x 10mm wide x 4mm thick

Base size 100mm long x 10mm wide x 4mm thick

This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.