Stylised Pounamu Marsden F Jade New Zealand Greenstone Freeform Nephrite Pendant

Description

This piece is a stylised freefrom with unique bird beak around the centre on the RHS which is completely separated / overlapping and with gentle concave curves on the other side, adding multiple facets. The whole pendant is hollowed out at the back, giving it an overall convex shape. The piece also exhibits a large hourglass hole to accommodate a plaited cord.
Hei Matau (Fish Hook)
The Maori symbols or meaning for Hei-Matau more commonly known as the fish hook symbolizes prosperity.
Maori use fish in many of their traditional food dishes. Fish were so plentiful to the Maori that the simple ownership of a fish hook meant prosperity. The Hei-Matau (fish hook) also represents strength, determination and good health, as well as providing safe journey over water.
Manaia
The manaia is known as a spiritual guardian, and carrier of supernatural powers.
Traditionally depicted as a bird like figure with the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish , acting as a provider and protector over Sky, Earth and Sea. Likened to a bird sitting on your shoulder, looking after ones spirit, and guiding your spirit where it is supposed to go when your time comes
Dimensions: 3 3/8  " X 1 3/8 " X 1/3 " or  88 X 35 X 6 - 7mms
Polish:
Gleaming mirror polish
Cord:
Comes with a thick plaited cord with toggle
Ready to wear
Carver’s info
:
Des Hetherington is a world renowned senior artist from Hokitika , the greenstone
prefecture
of
New Zealand
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New Zealand
such as the Jade Factory and Mountain Jade
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