Moko Pounamu Koru NZ Genuine Kawakawa Greenstone - Te Whiti
A stunning open Koru handcrafted from a beautiful piece of Kawakawa Pounamu and set onto a Kawakawa Pounamu base, this piece will make a truly wonderful taonga or an incredible corporate gift.
Koru- The Māori word for bright or loop. It refers to the shoots of the silver fern. The circular movement to the inner core refers to "going back to the beginnings". The unfurling frond itself is symbolic for new life, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Carved by Moko Workshop
Sculpture Size - 100mm dia x 18mm thick
Base Size – 81mm wide x 51mm deep x 29mm high
Total height – 130mm
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.