Te Wahi Pounamu Niho / Tooth
Te Wahi Pounamu
A beautiful Niho pounamu, carved out of stunning deep green Pounamu with flecks of lighter green/white.
The Niho Pounamu or "tooth pounamu" represents strength, leadership and resilience. The tooth shape is assocated with two animals significant to the Māori culture, the whale and the shark. Niho (tooth) from whales and sharks where highly prized and often worn as adornments carrying the mana of the animal.
Deane Moreton's family has been involved in the New Zealand greenstone industry since the early 1970's. Te Wahi Pounamu brought to fruition his vision of creating authentic pounamu carvings whilst providing the end-holder with the history of each piece.
From the origin of the stone on the West Coast of the South Island to the beautiful carving or piece of jewellery, Deane is committed to taking you on the journey your unique piece of pounamu has travelled on its way to you.
55mm x 38mm on a plaited black adjustable cord.
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