Moko Pounamu Kouma Breastplate NZ Genuine Kahurangi Greenstone - Aromaunga
This is an incredible Breastplate handcrafted from the stunning piece of gem Kahurangi Pounamu, with an elegant design making this a wonderful taonga.
Kouma - Breastplate- signifies strength and protection in battle. Today they still hold this symbolism but more as a representative scale.
Kahurangi- Genuine West Coast Greenstone from the Marsden, West Coast area. Kahurangi is the rarest variety of pounamu. It is highly translucent and often comes in vivid shades of green. Small, feather-like markings in the stone can give a cloud effect – although to be classed as Kahurangi, this effect must not reduce the stone’s clarity. The word Kahurangi also indicates nobility and refers to precious jewels and held in high esteem by Māori.
Carved by Rob Singer
Size 36mm Long x 71mm Wide
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