NZ Greenstone Breastplate Pendant - 94mm

NZ Greenstone Breastplate Pendant.

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

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.

Size Approx 30 H x 94 W x 10mm D.

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