Kawakawa Pounamu Koru Pendant Large

This elegant Koru carving was lovingly crafted by our artisans at our Karangahape studio. The Kawakawa piece is bound with a dark brown coloured 4-cord adjustable braid.

The thickness of this stone tapers towards the edges, making very lightweight, and comfortable to wear, it also sits quite flat when worn.

Dimensions: 48mm diameter, 9mm thickness

The Koru shape:

The koru, inspired by the unfurling fern frond, is a powerful Māori symbol of new life, beginnings, and hope. Representing life’s perpetual motion and connection to origins, the koru is deeply rooted in nature and Māori culture. Found in traditional Māori art and design, the koru embodies nurturing, harmony, and a deep connection to loved ones, family, and Papatūānuku (Mother Earth), making it a meaningful gift for new chapters in life.

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About Oronegro:

As artisans of Ngāi Tahu Pounamu, our pounamu is certified New Zealand greenstone sourced directly by the iwi. We take immense pride and care in our guardianship of this precious stone, honouring the trust placed in us by Ngāi Tahu as tauiwi craftspeople.

Established in 2001, here at Oronegro Jewellery Studio we aim to craft taonga using the traditional protocols of Māori Whakairo. All of the pieces sold of this site have been handcrafted in the Studio on Karangahape Road, Auckland. The Oronegro team is lead by jeweller and artist Ernesto Ovalle who has over 25 years in the jewellery trade and has been carving New Zealand pounamu since 2002.

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