Design Meaning jade carvings New Zealand
1. Maori Koru Necklaces Most carved Maori necklace pendants are carved from bone or pounamu (a special type of jade endemic to New Zealand). So are koru pendants. Other materials used are wood, pacific pearl shell (of which you see a few on the photo below), mother of pearl shell, Australian black jade, and red agate.
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Find Us NZ Pounamu necklaces (pendants) and pounamu jewellery made by hand in New Zealand. Authentic pounamu. Discover the meaning behind the pieces we hand carve. Traditional pounamu greenstone pendants necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and art based on Mฤori design. We also sell international jade.
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For over 35 years, our carvers have created unique greenstone Jewellery from authentic NZ Pounamu. We have a special piece just for you. 027 640 2292. Location: 5/954 Ferry Road, Christchurch, 8023 New Zealand. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 4pm.
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Greenstone (Pounamu) can only be found on New Zealand's south island, mostly around the Arahura River. The Maori refer to this island as Te Wai Pounamu loosely translating to "The land of Greenstone Water" or Te Wahi Pounamu "The Place of Greenstone". The jade found in New Zealand is commonly referred to as "Greenstone" in English; Pounamu is.
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The meaning of Jade fern pendants. At its heart jade fern pendants are recognised as the unofficial symbol of New Zealand. They're worn as a sign of both national pride and as a vessel to store memories of the travels through New Zealand people wish to remember. The silver fern is New Zealand's most iconic native plant.
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New Zealand Greenstone also known as Pounamu is considered a precious and powerful stone by Mฤori people. It is often carved into a pendant or necklace which carries special meaning for its wearer, especially for Kiwis living abroad in Australia and across the globe. Traditionally, pounamu, or greenstone, is regarded as a talisman.
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Pounamu, more commonly known as jade or greenstone, is a stone mostly found on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. This precious stone has been used for hundreds of years by the New Zealand Maori in tools, weapons and jewellery. The tradition still lives on today, mostly seen as pendants for necklaces.
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Treasured, valuable and with spiritual significance, pounamu - New Zealand's highly prized stone - has been used by Mฤori to denote status and authority, for adornment, and for making peace. Story by Basil Keane Main image: Pounamu touchstone at the national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa Contents Story summary Pounamu - several names
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A hei matau, made from pounamu, the Maori word for New Zealand jade or greenstone. Creators say they give the wearer strength, safety and good luck for travel, especially across oceans.
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At its heart jade fern pendants are recognised as the unofficial symbol of New Zealand. They're worn as a sign of both national pride and as a vessel to store memories of the travels through New Zealand people wish to remember. The silver fern is New Zealand's most iconic native plant. The undersides of its leaves are
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The Koru is a contemporary Maori Pounamu Greenstone design that is widely recognized. Its spiral shape resembles endless motion. The pattern represents new life and growth, and the inner curl symbolizes coming back to the beginning. With that, the Koru mimics both the concept of change and the notion of consistency.
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Design Meaning of Maori jade carvings New Zealand. Koru, Fish Hook, Manaia, Tiki, Twist, circle, whale tail and toki/Adze,
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The stone goes by several names. The name "New Zealand Greenstone" refers to the simple fact that it is found in New Zealand. Another name, however, that it is quite often known by is "Maori Greenstone", which is a reference to the Maori people who used the stone for centuries in New Zealand.
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New life or beginning, growth, harmony and peace. Patu, Mere or Whakaika Weapon or club wielded for emphasis to exhortation. Modern usage symbolises facing and overcoming life's challenges and difficulties. Tiki Human form possibly representing ancestors. Powerful good luck symbol.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia pendant, a heavily stylized fishhook The southwest coast of New Zealand is named Te Wai Pounamu ("The greenstone waters"), after its deposits of greenstone, and the area resembles greenstone in this view from space. [1] The term is also the official