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What do the designs mean?

The designs in Maori culture have a general meaning that is always closely associated with the use or ideology of the subject at hand.  For example, the 'Matau' or hook was...

What do the designs mean?

The designs in Maori culture have a general meaning that is always closely associated with the use or ideology of the subject at hand.  For example, the 'Matau' or hook was...

What is Pounamu / Greenstone / New Zealand Jade?

What is Pounamu / Greenstone / New Zealand Jade?

Pounamu is the Maori name given to nephrite jade, commonly known as Greenstone. Nephrite is a group of serpentine minerals that contain calcium, magnesium, and iron. Nephrite is most often...

What is Pounamu / Greenstone / New Zealand Jade?

Pounamu is the Maori name given to nephrite jade, commonly known as Greenstone. Nephrite is a group of serpentine minerals that contain calcium, magnesium, and iron. Nephrite is most often...