A stunning Breastplate from a magnificent piece of Inanga greenstone. A wonderful design with amazing colours in the stone, which truly enhances this wonderful carving.
Kouma- Breastplate signifies strength and protection in battle. Today they still hold this symbolism but more as a representative scale.
Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Hand Carved by Reagan Willis-Bregmen
Size 44mm Long x 58mm Wide
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