A stunning Breastplate handcrafted from a beautiful piece of Kawakawa Pounamu. The soft colours are amazing and with the wonderful wave and Koru design, this will be a treasured gift that will carry on through the generations.
Breastplate's
signified strength and protection in battle. Today they still hold this symbolism but more as a representation.
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.
Hand Carved by Sheree Warren
Size 24mm Long x 47mm Wide
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.
