A stunning Kouma (Breastplate) handcrafted from the beautiful Kokopu Pounamu. The patterns are amazing, 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.
Kokopu- Greenstone from the West Coast Taramakau River area, West Coast. Comes in many colour variations from light to dark browns, creamy whites, light blues, olive greens to yellow even golden. Also known as trout-stone named after the dark brown, olive green and yellowish markings found on the three species of native freshwater trout. The spotted textures and range of colour give this stone a diverse presence.
Ngai Tahu Trace Code - B200ZHF3
Hand Carved by Moko Workshops NS
Size 47mm Long x 60mm 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.
