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Te Wahi Pounamu | Toki With Double Koru
Te Wahi Pounamu | Toki With Double Koru
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Te Wahi Pounamu, where the beauty and spirit of Māori culture are brought to life through authentic, handcrafted Pounamu jewellery. For over 30 years, we have celebrated the legacy of New Zealand’s treasured greenstone, honouring its role as a taonga (treasure) and its deep connection to the land and people of Aotearoa.
Deane Moreton, our founder, learned his craft alongside his father in a family workshop dedicated to Pounamu. From these humble beginnings, his passion grew into a lifelong journey of storytelling through design. Today, his artistry reflects the strength, beauty, and mana of Pounamu, with every piece rooted in Māori traditions and values.
Genuine West Coast Greenstone – Kawakawa is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
The double koru (often in a circular, closed design) primarily symbolizes two lives or entities growing together in love, harmony, and friendship. Inspired by the unfurling New Zealand fern frond, it represents intertwined journeys, family connections, strength, and new beginnings.
Toki Meaning-
- Strength & Power: Represents the capability to shape one’s own path and overcome adversity.
- Leadership & Authority: Traditionally wielded by chiefs (rangatira) and elders as a sign of prestige
- Wisdom & Focus: The sharp, chiseled shape highlights the value of precision, determination, and control.
- Cultural Connection: Often passed down as a family heirloom (taonga), carrying the mauri (life force) of ancestors.
Size
37mm long x 23mm at widest
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