NZ Greenstone Breastplate Pendant with Koru - 85mm

NZ Greenstone Breastplate Pendant with Koru.

The pounamu breastplate is thought of as a shield, giving the wearer strength and offering them protection throughout their life.

The spiral is a Koru, represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world.

It also represents peace, tranquility and spirituality along with a strong sense of re growth or new beginnings.

The Koru is also often associated with nurturing so when interlocked with others is frequently used to represent the strength and purity of a loving relationship within a family.

Genuine New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone), sourced and hand carved in Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Pounamu is of great cultural significance for Maori and is believed to enhance Mana (prestige) of its possessor.

When received as a gift Pounamu is said to gain value as a special treasure.

This piece has been crafted out of New Zealand Pounamu stone from the West Coast of the South Island.

Black slip-knot cord.

Size Approx 35 H x 85 W x 5mm D.

We photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.