Pounamu

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A beautifully carved Tiki with Paua eyes, strung on an adjustable tan cord.
The Hei Tiki symbolises fertility, good luck, and strength of character and is said to bring protection to its wearer.
Width - 98mm x Height - 58mm
Pounamu Hei Tiki by Alex Sands
A beautifully carved Tiki with Paua eyes, strung on an adjustable tan cord. The Hei Tiki symbolises fertility, good luck, and strength of character and is said to bring protection to its wearer. Width - 98mm x Height - 58mm
This is a beautiful example of exquisite carving matched with exacting binding, creating a taonga that will be an honour to wear. When not being worn, the piece can be displayed on its custom-made timber stand.
Pounamu Dimensions: Width - 38mm x Height - 125mm
Overall Dimensions Including Base: Width - 85mm x Height - 205mm x Depth - 150
Hei Toki on Stand by Alex Sands
This is a beautiful example of exquisite carving matched with exacting binding, creating a taonga that will be an honour to wear. When not being worn, the piece can be displayed on its custom-made timber stand. Pounamu Dimensions: Width - 38mm x Height - 125mm Overall Dimensions Including Base: Width - 85mm x Height - 205mm x Depth - 150
A stunningly simple pendant carved from tonally variegated Pounamu, the wonderful Nephrite Jade endemic to New Zealand / Aotearoa.
Strongly bound at its apex, the 82mm tall pendant hangs on an adjustable light tan cord for your perfect length to be chosen.
Width - 29mm x Height - 82mm.
Bound Pounamu Toki by Alex Sands
A stunningly simple pendant carved from tonally variegated Pounamu, the wonderful Nephrite Jade endemic to New Zealand / Aotearoa. Strongly bound at its apex, the 82mm tall pendant hangs on an adjustable light tan cord for your perfect length to be chosen. Width - 29mm x Height - 82mm.
A stunningly simple pendant carved from deeply green Pounamu, the wonderful Nephrite Jade endemic to New Zealand / Aotearoa.
Strongly bound at its apex, 125mm tall pendant hangs on an adjustable black cord for the perfect length to be chosen.
Width - 21mm x Height - 125mm
Drop Pounamu Pendant by Alex Sands
A stunningly simple pendant carved from deeply green Pounamu, the wonderful Nephrite Jade endemic to New Zealand / Aotearoa. Strongly bound at its apex, 125mm tall pendant hangs on an adjustable black cord for the perfect length to be chosen. Width - 21mm x Height - 125mm
This dual-headed Pekapeka pendant is carved from a beautiful piece of Pounamu with paua eyes on one side, red on the other and held by an adjustable neck cord.
The Pekapeka is a tiny bat native to New Zealand / Aotearoa. An important part of Māori culture and mythology, Pekapeka are often associated with the underworld and with death. However, they are also seen as symbols of wisdom and knowledge.
Carved Pounamu Pekapeka Pendant by Alex Sands
This dual-headed Pekapeka pendant is carved from a beautiful piece of Pounamu with paua eyes on one side, red on the other and held by an adjustable neck cord. The Pekapeka is a tiny bat native to New Zealand / Aotearoa. An important part of Māori culture and mythology, Pekapeka are often associated with the underworld and with death. However, they are also seen as symbols of wisdom and knowledge.
This dual-headed Pekepeka pendant is carved  from a beautiful piece of Pounamu with paua eyes on one side, red on the other and held by an adjustable neck cord.
The Pekapeka is a tiny bat native to New Zealand / Aotearoa. An important part of Māori culture and mythology, Pekapeka are often associated with the underworld and with death. However, they are also seen as symbols of wisdom and knowledge.

Width - 92mm x Height - 72mm.
Carved Pounamu Pekapeka Pendant by Alex Sands
This dual-headed Pekepeka pendant is carved from a beautiful piece of Pounamu with paua eyes on one side, red on the other and held by an adjustable neck cord. The Pekapeka is a tiny bat native to New Zealand / Aotearoa. An important part of Māori culture and mythology, Pekapeka are often associated with the underworld and with death. However, they are also seen as symbols of wisdom and knowledge. Width - 92mm x Height - 72mm.
Master artist Alex has carved this Pounamu piece in a circular design called a porowhita. It sits on an elegant timber base, held in position by a sturdy brass frame.
This piece of Pounamu is incredibly stunning, with its tonal variations of green, yellow and amber.
Pounamu Diameter - 110mm.
Overall Dimensions Including Base: Width - 150mm x Height - 155mm x Depth - 86mm
Porowhita Pounamu Disc Sculpture by Alex Sands
Master artist Alex has carved this Pounamu piece in a circular design called a porowhita. It sits on an elegant timber base, held in position by a sturdy brass frame. This piece of Pounamu is incredibly stunning, with its tonal variations of green, yellow and amber. Pounamu Diameter - 110mm. Overall Dimensions Including Base: Width - 150mm x Height - 155mm x Depth - 86mm
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Retangular Koru Pounamu Toki by Luke Leaf
A stunning rectangular pendant with tonal gradations and inset koru design. Adjust the fit to your liking using the adjustable woven neck cord. Based in Queenstown, Aotearoa, Luke Leaf creates stunning pounamu carvings which are inspired by natural organic forms, and a mix of both modern and contemporary designs. Width - 28mm x Height - 40mm
a green and black necklace with a spiral design on the front hanging from a cord
Triangle Koru Pounamu Pendant by Luke Leaf
A unique and smooth craved taonga (treasure) that sits beautifully against the chest with a koru insert. Pounamu is a type of jade that is highly prized for its beauty and durability and is also considered sacred to Māori. This pendant comes bound on an adjustable cord to allow for your perfect length adjustment. Pendant dimensions: Width - 30mm x Height - 65mm
Meaning a hook worn around the nek, this hei matou is a wonderful example of outstanding craftsmanship and exquisite raw materials. Hei matau are symbols of strength, determination, and good luck.

The pendant comes bound on an adjustable cord to allow adjustment to optimal length.

Width - 33mm x Height - 42mm
Hei Matau Pendant by Luke Leaf
Meaning a hook worn around the nek, this hei matou is a wonderful example of outstanding craftsmanship and exquisite raw materials. Hei matau are symbols of strength, determination, and good luck. The pendant comes bound on an adjustable cord to allow adjustment to optimal length. Width - 33mm x Height - 42mm
A beautifully crafted Pounamu pendant hanging on a silver chain.

The Pounamu piece has been faceted by hand, with Hannah feeling out each piece as she gradually smooths each faceted surface, letting the stone dictate the final shape.

The hand carved Pounamu pendant measures 100mm wide and 20mm long, and the sterling silver box chain is 500mm long.

Hannah Sheehan is a self-taught silversmith and carver who creates beautifully unique jewellery from her studio in Auckland.
Faceted Rock Pounamu Pendant by Hannah Sheehan
A beautifully crafted Pounamu pendant hanging on a silver chain. The Pounamu piece has been faceted by hand, with Hannah feeling out each piece as she gradually smooths each faceted surface, letting the stone dictate the final shape. The hand carved Pounamu pendant measures 100mm wide and 20mm long, and the sterling silver box chain is 500mm long. Hannah Sheehan is a self-taught silversmith and carver who creates beautifully unique jewellery from her studio in Auckland.
A beautifully crafted Pounamu pendant hanging on a silver chain.

The Caim shape is a Celtic symbol meaning protection or sanctuary, which makes this piece a unique and spectacular gift.

The hand carved and silver set Pounamu pendant measures 24mm in diameter, and the silver chain is 640mm long.

Hannah Sheehan is a self-taught silversmith and carver who creates beautifully unique jewellery from her studio in Auckland.
Large Caim Pendant #3 - Pounamu by Hannah Sheehan
A beautifully crafted Pounamu pendant hanging on a silver chain. The Caim shape is a Celtic symbol meaning protection or sanctuary, which makes this piece a unique and spectacular gift. The hand carved and silver set Pounamu pendant measures 24mm in diameter, and the silver chain is 640mm long. Hannah Sheehan is a self-taught silversmith and carver who creates beautifully unique jewellery from her studio in Auckland.
an assortment of green items on a white surface with plants and leaves around it, including a mask
Pounamu Tiki
Stunning Tiki carved from Pounamu by Luke Leaf. A Pounamu Hei Tiki is a traditional Maori pendant carved from greenstone, a type of jade found in New Zealand. It is considered to be a taonga, or sacred treasure, and is often passed down through generations. This pendant comes bound on an adjustable cord to allow your optimal length to be chosen. Dimensions: Width - 90mm x Height - 52mm
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Mere Pounamu on Stand
Crafted by expert carver Alex Sands, this exquisite Mere Pounamu rests on a native New Zealand timber base. A symbol of power and prestige, Pounamu has been revered by the Maori people for centuries as the weapon of a chief or Rangatire. These taonga, each with its own distinct name, have been treasured and passed down through generations, believed to hold their own mana.
three pieces of art sitting on top of a wooden stand
Mere Pounamu on Stand
This stunning Mere Pounamu has been carved by Alex Sands and sits upon a piece of native New Zealand timber. Pounamu was highly prized by Maori and the mere pounamu as the weapon of a chief or Rangatire and was the most revered of all Maori weapons. Historically these taonga have been passed through generations; they were given names and were said to possess mana of their own.