This Hapopo Pounamu with Koru is a beautiful celebration of movement, growth, and connection. Crafted from genuine New Zealand pounamu, the stone displays soft apple green tones contrasted by natural darker inclusions that create a distinctive and organic pattern unique to this piece. The elegant koru carving flows seamlessly through the pendant, symbolising new beginnings, personal growth, and the unfolding journey of life. Finished with traditional binding, this taonga has a balanced and contemporary presence while honouring the timeless beauty of Māori design. A meaningful piece to wear every day or gift to mark a special milestone.
Toki/Adze
– The Toki had much meaning for the Māori, fashioned from stone or greenstone it was an essential tool for survival and day to day life for the Māori. That is the reason Māori attribute the spiritual meaning of strength and power to the Toki. This symbol represents Mana, determination, control, strength, focus and honour.
Koru- The Maori 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.
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 Paul Anderson
Ngai Tahu Trace Code - P2012E7H
Size 90mm long x 28mm wide x 5mm thick
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