Soft, creamy-green Inanga pounamu forms this traditional Shepherd’s Whistle pendant, displaying gentle colour variation with subtle natural clouding throughout the stone. The smooth satin finish enhances the organic character of the pounamu, while the lighter tones highlight the natural beauty and calming presence of genuine New Zealand Inanga pounamu.
A shepherds whistle is used predominantly by the farmer to communicate commands to his sheepdogs and is often seen at sheepdog trials. This is an exquisite example of the whistle and is handcrafted from the most stunning piece of Kahurangi Pounamu.
Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Hand Carved by Deane Moreton
Size 30mm long x 40mm wide x 7mm thick
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