An exquisite and etherical ancestral head sculpture that reminds us of the dreamer in us all. Handcrafted from a magnificent piece of Gem Kawakawa Pounamu, showing the incredible rich green and enhancing the stunning natural markings and colour of the Katotea Pounamu plinth. This is a unique and rare carving, showcasing the amazing skill of our talented carver.
An incredible taonga that can be treasured for not only this generation but for all those that follow.
Sculptural Head - Genuine West Coast Greenstone – 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.
Plinth - This a Genuine West Coast Kahotea Greenstone from the Greenstone, West Coast area. A type streaked or flecked with white. The name Kahotea derives from Kaho, meaning light coloured tea (white or clear).
Hand Carved by Graeme Wylie
Head 90mm high x 76mm Wide
Base 51mm tall x 57mm wide
Total height 141mm
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.
