Phenomenal Book Ends handcrafted from outstanding pieces of Totoweka Pounamu. The incredible range of colour in this epic carving is fantastic, a collector’s piece, this will be a treasured taonga for many generations.
Totoweka- This stone is usually like the mid green Kawakawa variety but differs in that the spotting or streaks are red like blood. It is rare to find Totoweka in the Westland jade fields, but when a piece is discovered, it is highly cherished and sometimes becomes the show piece of the fossicker’s collection. Large deposits of Totoweka occur in the South Westland area. The name comes from toto (blood), weka (Native bush hen) or weka blood. The red iron oxide inclusions were likened to the colour of blood of the Weka.
Authentically sourced from Hokiauau/Big Bay South Westland
A quality piece to be treasured and preserved for your children and children's children.
You will receive this exact carving as well as a wooden box for storage and shipping.
Hand Carved Ian Boustridge
Size large 246mm high x 94mm wide x 109mm deep
Size small 185mm high x 74mm wide x 87mm deep
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
