A wonderfully carved and polished Triple Koru realised from a beautiful example of Kahurangi Pounamu. The design is perfectly balanced between strength and fragility - the prominence of the fronds toward the centre of the piece are balanced by the fineness of the detail toward the edge. Beautifully finished - this work of the master carver will be a delight to wear and appreciate through the years.
Koru- The Māori 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.
Kahurangi- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Marsden, West Coast area .
Kahurangi is the rarest variety of pounamu. It is highly translucent and often comes in vivid shades of green. Small, feather-like markings in the stone can give a cloud effect – although to be classed as Kahurangi, this effect must not reduce the stone’s clarity. The word Kahurangi also indicates nobility and refers to precious jewels and held in high esteem by Māori .
Handcrafted by Peter Bishop
Diameter 57mm x 6.2mm thick
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