Many pounamu meanings stem from historical accounts of Māori life and the rich mythological and spiritual beliefs that Māori hold. Learn more about greenstone meanings and designs. …

Pounamu, also used in New Zealand English, in itself refers to two main types of green stone valued for carving: nephrite jade, classified by Māori as kawakawa, kahurangi, īnanga, and …

Found in colours ranging from cloudy light green to deep emerald with different markings, pounamu was considered so significant by Māori that the South Island was named after it, Te …

Feb 19, 2025 · Carved primarily from pounamu (greenstone), it reflects the Māori reverence for Tangaroa, the deity of the sea. Wearing it fosters a connection to te moana, offering good …

The Toku symbol, also known as the Adze symbol, is a traditional Maori design that represents strength, determination, and perseverance. It depicts a tool used by Maori ancestors for …

Discover the meanings behind the different traditional Maori pounamu jade greenstone pendants and carvings. Shop online with Garth Wilson Jade.

Some shapes and meanings echo through time, passed down through generations of Māori carvers. Others are more recent expressions, yet still draw inspiration from the land and its …

Discover the meaning behind the pieces we hand carve. Traditional pounamu greenstone pendants necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and art based on Māori design. We also sell …

With over 35 years experience, we seek to make New Zealand's culture more accessible to Kiwis through a wide range of unique Greenstone jewellery and Pounamu carvings. Our Pounamu …

Jade Carvings New Zealand, Pounamu & New Zealand Greenstone carvings. Geoff Williams, Onekaka Arts, Golden Bay, New Zealand carves traditional maori jade and contemporary style …