A wonderful Breastplate handcrafted from the beautiful Kawakawa Pounamu. The rich mottled green is stunning and matches well with the handcrafted black bind, this will be a treasured gift that will carry on through the generations.
Kouma/Breastplate - signifies strength and protection in battle. Today they still hold this symbolism but more as a representative scale.
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 Moko Workshop NS
Size 45mm Long x 71mm Wide x 11mm
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.
