Moko Pounamu Whale Tail Koru NZ Genuine Totoweka Greenstone - Motiti

This beautifully carved Whale Tail Koru in NZ genuine Totoweka pounamu features warm olive-green tones blended with distinctive earthy red and golden hues, characteristic of Totoweka stone. The flowing spiral form leads gracefully into a stylised whale tail, creating a design that feels both powerful and symbolic.

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.

Whale Tail- Muri Paraoa - meaning speed and strength. The Whale Tail represents the support often shown by dolphins and whales to humans in distress, therefore a symbol of protection. It expresses the respect for the sea and nature thus a symbol of good luck, providing safe passage over water. The Whale was the most important animal in the life of the Maori. Besides speed and strength, it also represents success, confidence, sensitivity, and the bond between animal and human.

Totoweka pounamu is admired for its rich natural colouring, often displaying unique patches of deep reds, olives, and golden undertones. The polished surface of this piece highlights the stone’s natural variations, ensuring every pendant is truly one of a kind.

Carved by Shaun Gardiner

Size 55m long x 33mm wide x 6mm thick

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