Greenstone Whale Tail Pendant

It s a type of nephrite jade also found in canada and russia.

Greenstone whale tail pendant.

Maori knew how to craft this hard rock into beautiful jewellery and implements. The manaia is a carrier of supernatural powers and it acts as a provider and protector over the sky earth and sea. 64 9 572 0222. Kia ora welcome to greenstone shop and the wonderful place of meaningful symbols true to the new zealand heritage such as our pounamu hei matau.

Much of our pieces are carved on site. Nz greenstone pendant tiki mask 89 90. Nz greenstone pendant whale tail twist 115 90. New zealand greenstone is called pounamu in the maori language.

Hand crafted in nz and available in all the traditional designs fish hook pikorua twist disc toki adze cross heart fern koru manaia tiki whale tail teardrop hei matau and dolphin. Hopefully the tour operators can start again soon. Greenstone whale tail koru pendant 55mm x 35mm the greenstone whale tail meaning speed and strength it expresses the respect for the sea and nature thus a symbol of good luck providing safe passage the koru inspired by the uncurling fer. Double whale tail hpn517.

Greenstone jade maori jewelry we spell it jewellery here in new zealand is maori designs created out of greenstone jade. Whales are so special still remember seeing whales in kaikoura and also in auckland you will be able to see whales. Nz greenstone pendant moebius ribbon 169 90. This greenstone jade manaia koru whale tail pendant is a maori guardianship symbol.

Hei matau whale tails pounamu hei matau a beautiful symbol of good health luck and prosperity. Load more jaslin new zealand t. Whale tail hook b2735. Greenstone whale tail pendants.

Silverfernz offers the perfect new zealand gift in the form of a greenstone pendant. Represents wisdom and longevity. Nz greenstone pendant whale tail hook large 105 90. Nz greenstone pendant grooved hook large 169 90.

Greenstone whale tail koru pendant 55mm x 35mm the greenstone whale tail meaning speed and strength it expresses the respect for the sea and nature thus a symbol of good luck providing safe passage the koru inspired by the uncurling fer. Kia ora welcome to the greenstone shop we stock a stunning range of new zealand greenstone jewellery and pounamu carvings. We wanted to create a unique space that was both inviting and relaxed for our customers to enjoy. Lovely small greenstone pendants.

Here we keep the age old craft alive celebrating maori culture a gift waiting to be given. It is normally depicted with a bird like head but often with other human features as well.