Pounamu: New Zealand greenstone | 100% Pure New Zealand
WEBPounamu 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 as strength, prosperity, love, and harmony. Some of …
The Allure of Pounamu: Maori Greenstone Art
WEBMar 24, 2023 · Explore the captivating world of Pounamu art and carving in this section. Discover the beauty and significance behind Mountain Jade’s free guided visits to their workshop in Rotorua. Uncover the profound meaning of greenstone carving as a heartfelt and meaningful gift.
POUNAMU – ORA Gallery
WEBMāori regarded pounamu as a treasure of immense spiritual and material value. Its qualities making it the most prized possession representive of mana (spiritual power) and rank.
Puawai Jade | 100% NZ Sourced and Carved Pounamu/Jade
WEBAuthentic New Zealand sourced Pounamu. From exquisite carvings to contemporary designs, each piece tells a story of heritage and craftsmanship | Puawai Jade.
Kura Gallery: Maori and New Zealand Art + Design.
WEBFeaturing Maori and New Zealand artists since 1998. With galleries in Auckland and Wellington, we feature traditional and contemporary Maori carving, original artworks, innovative design, unique jewellery, furniture and genuine pounamu/greenstone.
The Pounamu Stone: Māori Greenstone and Symbol of Prestige
WEBApr 13, 2024 · Pounamu stone is a central motif in Māori art, where it is used to create intricate carvings, jewelry, and sculptures. The stone’s unique color and texture lend themselves to the creation of expressive and meaningful works that reflect the values and beliefs of the Māori people.
Pounamu Meanings & Designs - Mountain Jade NZ
WEBOur 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 rich mythological and spiritual beliefs that Māori hold.
Our Artists | Pounamu Carvers New Zealand - Mountain Jade NZ
WEBInside the Mountain Jade workshop, talented pounamu carvers call on specialist skills to transform raw stone into carved art.
Our Artisans - Authentic Ngāi Tahu Pounamu
WEBWaewae Pounamu is a whānau owned business in the home of Ngāti Waewae Pounamu carving. At our studio and retail space you can view New Zealand's largest range of authenticated Ngāi Tahu Pounamu (New Zealand Jade) carvings and see the carvers in action as they carve the stone.
Kura Pounamu - pataka.org.nz
WEBJun 11, 2023 · A story that shares hundreds of years of Māori invention, innovation, imagination, and spirituality with pounamu – New Zealand greenstone. With more than 200 taonga pounamu on display, this exhibition celebrates the significance of pounamu – from a natural resource to cherished taonga, and its place in our national identity.