Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant
It s a type of nephrite jade also found in canada and russia.
Greenstone whale tail pendant. In maoridom designs carry a spiritual message. We wanted to create a unique space that was both inviting and relaxed for our customers to enjoy. 64 9 577 0200 f. Whale tail hook b2735.
Here we keep the age old craft alive celebrating maori culture a gift waiting to be given. Nz greenstone pendant tiki mask 89 90. Greenstone whale tail pendants. Nz greenstone pendant whale tail twist 115 90.
Kia ora welcome to the greenstone shop we stock a stunning range of new zealand greenstone jewellery and pounamu carvings. Nz greenstone pendant whale tail hook large 105 90. Silverfernz offers the perfect new zealand gift in the form of a greenstone pendant. Double tails single tails and whale tail hooks.
Double whale tail hpn517. The manaia is a carrier of supernatural powers and it acts as a provider and protector over the sky earth and sea. This greenstone jade manaia koru whale tail pendant is a maori guardianship symbol. Load more jaslin new zealand t.
Much of our pieces are carved on site. Hand crafted in nz and available in all the traditional designs fish hook pikorua twist disc toki adze cross heart fern koru manaia tiki whale tail teardrop hei matau and dolphin. Greenstone jade maori jewelry we spell it jewellery here in new zealand is maori designs created out of greenstone jade. Whales are so special still remember seeing whales in kaikoura and also in auckland you will be able to see whales.
Kia ora welcome to greenstone shop and the wonderful place of meaningful symbols true to the new zealand heritage such as our pounamu hei matau. New zealand greenstone is called pounamu in the maori language. It is normally depicted with a bird like head but often with other human features as well. Represents wisdom and longevity.
Lovely small greenstone pendants. 64 9 572 0222. Greenstone whale tail koru pendant 55mm x 35mm the greenstone whale tail meaning speed and strength it expresses the respect for the sea and nature thus a symbol of good luck providing safe passage the koru inspired by the uncurling fer. Hei matau whale tails pounamu hei matau a beautiful symbol of good health luck and prosperity.
Nz greenstone pendant grooved hook large 169 90. Maori knew how to craft this hard rock into beautiful jewellery and implements.