Pounamu Toki 86

Pounamu Toki 86Approx 9x3cm Totoweka Pounamu(sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand). Totoweka is usually similar to the mid green kawakawa variety but differs in that the spotting or streaks are red like blood. It is rare to find totoweka in the Westland jade fields, but when a piece is discovered it is highly cherished and sometimes becomes the show piece of the fossickers collection. Large deposits of totoweka occur in the South Westland area. The name comes

The early lapidarist would cut the thick crust off and only use the heart to fashion jewellery but carvers these days tend to carve it right to edge as the colour contrast can make a unique showpiece

Due to these being genuine whale bone

attack party

an omen of death

Totoweka Pounamu(sourced from the West Coast of New Zealand)

Raukaraka stone variety is a rare form of kawakawa pounamu

These pieces are tumbled to soften the edges

Often referred to as polychrome schist or Golden Bay Aotea

Koukourarata takes its name from the original kāinga located at the head of the bay

the tear-water stone

Niho (tooth)

Taha o Te Rangi meaning