Arahura Greenstone Peka Peka Pendant by Moreton Jewellery
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Arahura Greenstone Peka Peka Pendant by Moreton Jewellery
This magnificent Peka Peka is fashioned from Arahura pounamu. The symmetrical design of the Peka Peka is believed to represent the native New Zealand bat by its outline shape representing wings with the lines of the carving.The Pekapeka has the profile of two outward facing heads sharing the one body. The Peka Peka also shares a connection with the Manaia which the Maori believed to be mythical beings who where the messengers between the mortal world and the spirit domain.
This rawstone is Arahura, which is a highly translucent lightish green shade, a rare variety from the Arahura river. Endless combinations of Pounamu types occur, and no two pieces are the same guaranteeing that your Pounamu is unique. Greenstone is regarded as the stone of the gods by the Maori of New Zealand. It is refered to as a Taonga, treasured thing, and it should be worn with respect and pride, it should be given with love.
This piece is a one off unique piece and will not be available again.
New Zealand greenstone
When the first white settlers arrived on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand they found that the maoris were using tough, hard and very beautiful green stone to make war weapons, cutting and carving tools and articles for personal adornment.
The Maori called the stone Pounamu, which liberally translated means Green Stone, The settlers ignorant of the fact that the stone was in fact nephrite Jade, put the two words together and gave it the distinctive name - Greenstone and it is still known in New Zealand by this name.
Deane Moreton
With over 40 years experience in sourcing and handcrafting New Zealand Greenstone, Deane Moreton of Moreton Jewellery is one of New Zealand's leading experts.
The piece measures 35mm (1.4 inches) high and 67mm (2.65 inches) wide. It comes with a black adjustable cord, attractive kete pouch.
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