Pounamu jewellery is typically carved into traditional Māori symbols. More than just a beautiful art form, pounamu can represent ancestors, connection with the natural world, or attributes such …

Ngāi Tahu are the legal kaitiaki of New Zealand greenstone and the only source for authentic Pounamu. All genuine New Zealand Pounamu prominently displays a mark of authenticity and …

Our greenstone designs are steeped in meaning and inspired by the art, culture, and beauty of New Zealand. Many pounamu meanings stem from historical accounts of Māori life and the …

Pounamu is a term for several types of hard and durable stone found in the South Island of New Zealand. They are highly valued in New Zealand, and carvings made from pounamu play an …

Jul 13, 2024 · The art of pounamu carving holds a special place in Maori culture, weaving together threads of history, spirituality, and identity. Pounamu, also known as New Zealand …

Discover handcrafted pounamu designs, carved by New Zealand artists. Explore our gallery, carve your own piece, commission a piece or view the store.

Feb 19, 2025 · Selecting a pounamu piece is a deeply personal choice, often guided by the shape and meaning that resonate most with you or the person receiving it. Each design carries its …

Her use of contemporary materials to emulate the natural characteristics of pounamu (greenstone), a stone prized for its beauty and resilience, is an example of binding ancestral …

Explore the symbolism of pounamu shapes and meanings in traditional and modern carvings. Discover stories behind toki, roimata, and others.

The most prized examples, called mere pounamu, were made from greenstone (pounamu), a type of jade. Laboriously ground and polished, mere pounamu were created for the chiefly elite and …