STUNNING SUPER RARE HIGHLY TRANSLUCENT RICH GREEN SHADES IN THIS ONE OF KIND GEM GRADE NEW ZEALAND KAWAKAWA POUNAMU FLOWER JADE HUGE BOUND MAORI HEI MATAU FISH HOOK CARVED WITH THE FACE OF TANGAROA, GOD OF THE SEA, ON BOTH SIDES. THIS FABULOUS MAORI PENDANT was designed, beautifully hand carved, expertly bound with traditional lashing across the top and perfectly finished by New Zealand Maori WHAKAIRO MASTER CARVER NATHAN JERRY who has done me the honour of allowing me to represent him on eBay. Nathan is a greatly admired carver in New Zealand and his work is much respected by other jade artists.
This is a wonderful 100% ONE OF KIND PIECE - SATIN SMOOTH TACTILE FINISH - OUTSTANDING JADE FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND OF AOTEAROA NZ. Hand carved by Nathan, it measures 4.2” by 2.2” at the widest part, with a depth of 8mms. . It is bound with traditional PERFECT SINGLE KNOT lashing on a strong waxed LIGHT BROWN hand braided adjustable cord. It comes with my certificate of authenticity.
THE HEI MATAU IS THE LEGENDARY FISH HOOK WITH WHICH MAORI DEMI GOD MAUI IS SAID TO HAVE PULLED THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND. IT REPRESENTS COURAGE AND STRENGTH AND IS BELIEVED TO PROTECT THE SEA TRAVELLER. CARVED WITH THE FACE OF TANGAROA, MAORI GOD OF THE SEA, FOR DIVINE PROTECTION.
The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved NZ POUNAMU which will soon become impossible to obtain. I am a fair trade seller and pay the carvers what they deserve. All my pendants are blessed in the Maori tradition. All my photos are taken outside in natural light - no digital enhancement - no photoshopping - what you see is what you get!
Pounamu is found only in the South Island of New Zealand. Because of this, the island was originally named Te Wāhi Pounamu (the place of pounamu), but over time this name changed to Te Wai Pounamu (the greenstone waters). No other jade should be classified as pounamu as it is a Maori name for the stone. - there are ten main types of pounamu:
You are welcome at my auctions - please read my 100% feedback and know you are buying ONE OF A KIND CARVINGS BY NATIVE NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS exactly as described and pictured. DON'T SETTLE FOR VERY INFERIOR TOURIST MASS PRODUCED SOUVENIRS - many of the low priced so called "Maori" jade carvings you see on eBay at the moment are not carved in New Zealand and not New Zealand jade.
New Zealand gold
The main deposits used by Māori are in the districts around the Taramakau and Arahura rivers in Westland, coastal south Westland and the Lake Wakatipu area in Otago. In addition, there is a significant field of bowenite in Milford Sound (Piopiotahi).
Traditionally, the pounamu in the Arahura River has been most important for Poutini Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu people on the West Coast), with the junction of this river and Waitaiki (Olderog) Stream being particularly important.
COMBINED LOW COST SHIPPING WORLDWIDEPLEASE READ MY 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK , AND TRUST THAT MY ITEMS ARE GENUINE ONE OF KIND NEW ZEALAND WORKS OF ART HAND CARVED BY NATIVE ARTISTS.
I am a fair trade seller and pay my artists the prices they deserve.
Authentic Pounamu Jade + Bone Carvings from Aotearoa New Zealand, the land of the Maori people and the inspiring scenery you saw in Lord of the Rings! I am fortunate to have as friends some amazing Maori Master Carvers - take a look at their work!
Payment is required within 3 days of purchase through Paypal.
Regular airmail has no tracking or insurance and costs $10 flat rate to all countries except China, Brazil and Russia. Buyers from Italy and Germany are required to purchase courier tracked and insured through New Zealand post at actual cost of $35 USD. All other buyers may choose this option if required.
Returns are accepted within 14 days after you receive your item. All returns must be in the same condition as they were when you received them. Exchanges or refunds are your choice.
STUNNING SUPER RARE HIGHLY TRANSLUCENT RICH GREEN SHADES IN THIS ONE OF KIND GEM GRADE NEW ZEALAND KAWAKAWA POUNAMU FLOWER JADE HUGE BOUND MAORI HEI MATAU FISH HOOK CARVED WITH THE FACE OF TANGAROA, GOD OF THE SEA, ON BOTH SIDES. THIS FABULOUS MAORI PENDANT was designed, beautifully hand carved, expertly bound with traditional lashing across the top and perfectly finished by New Zealand Maori WHAKAIRO MASTER CARVER NATHAN JERRY who has done me the honour of allowing me to represent him on eBay. Nathan is a greatly admired carver in New Zealand and his work is much respected by other jade artists.
This is a wonderful 100% ONE OF KIND PIECE - SATIN SMOOTH TACTILE FINISH - OUTSTANDING JADE FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND OF AOTEAROA NZ. Hand carved by Nathan, it measures 4.2” by 2.2” at the widest part, with a depth of 8mms. . It is bound with traditional PERFECT SINGLE KNOT lashing on a strong waxed LIGHT BROWN hand braided adjustable cord. It comes with my certificate of authenticity.
THE HEI MATAU IS THE LEGENDARY FISH HOOK WITH WHICH MAORI DEMI GOD MAUI IS SAID TO HAVE PULLED THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND FROM THE SOUTH ISLAND. IT REPRESENTS COURAGE AND STRENGTH AND IS BELIEVED TO PROTECT THE SEA TRAVELLER. CARVED WITH THE FACE OF TANGAROA, MAORI GOD OF THE SEA, FOR DIVINE PROTECTION.
The carvings I offer are priced incredibly reasonably for genuine artist carved NZ POUNAMU which will soon become impossible to obtain. I am a fair trade seller and pay the carvers what they deserve. All my pendants are blessed in the Maori tradition. All my photos are taken outside in natural light - no digital enhancement - no photoshopping - what you see is what you get!
Pounamu is found only in the South Island of New Zealand. Because of this, the island was originally named Te Wāhi Pounamu (the place of pounamu), but over time this name changed to Te Wai Pounamu (the greenstone waters). No other jade should be classified as pounamu as it is a Maori name for the stone. - there are ten main types of pounamu:
You are welcome at my auctions - please read my 100% feedback and know you are buying ONE OF A KIND CARVINGS BY NATIVE NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS exactly as described and pictured. DON'T SETTLE FOR VERY INFERIOR TOURIST MASS PRODUCED SOUVENIRS - many of the low priced so called "Maori" jade carvings you see on eBay at the moment are not carved in New Zealand and not New Zealand jade.
New Zealand gold
The main deposits used by Māori are in the districts around the Taramakau and Arahura rivers in Westland, coastal south Westland and the Lake Wakatipu area in Otago. In addition, there is a significant field of bowenite in Milford Sound (Piopiotahi).
Traditionally, the pounamu in the Arahura River has been most important for Poutini Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu people on the West Coast), with the junction of this river and Waitaiki (Olderog) Stream being particularly important.
COMBINED LOW COST SHIPPING WORLDWIDEPLEASE READ MY 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK , AND TRUST THAT MY ITEMS ARE GENUINE ONE OF KIND NEW ZEALAND WORKS OF ART HAND CARVED BY NATIVE ARTISTS.
I am a fair trade seller and pay my artists the prices they deserve.
Authentic Pounamu Jade + Bone Carvings from Aotearoa New Zealand, the land of the Maori people and the inspiring scenery you saw in Lord of the Rings! I am fortunate to have as friends some amazing Maori Master Carvers - take a look at their work!
Payment is required within 3 days of purchase through Paypal.
Regular airmail has no tracking or insurance and costs $10 flat rate to all countries except China, Brazil and Russia. Buyers from Italy and Germany are required to purchase courier tracked and insured through New Zealand post at actual cost of $35 USD. All other buyers may choose this option if required.
Returns are accepted within 14 days after you receive your item. All returns must be in the same condition as they were when you received them. Exchanges or refunds are your choice.