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Pounamu Pekapeka (bat)
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Genuine NZ Pounamu
Flower Jade
On a thick plaited waxed nylon cord. Adjustable length.
6cm x 5.5cm x 1cm
About Pekapeka:
This piece represents New Zealand's only native land mammal the pekapeka (bat). Pekapeka symbolise spiritual protection and guardianship and with two outward-facing heads connected through one body, the symmetry of this piece creates a harmonious sense of balance and stability.
About Pounamu:
No two pieces of pounamu are the same, and every stone is treated with the utmost respect by those who source and carve it.
Renowned for its beauty and strength, the rare stone is highly valued by both Māori and greater New Zealand. While generically known as ‘greenstone’ Pounamu refers to the particular types of hard nephrite jade, bowenite or serpentine found only in southern New Zealand.
