Good instinct — if you’re using the word to express the idea of branching or flowing movement, a stronger Māori word is kōriporipo, which refers to rippling or flowing movement (often used for water). It fits the visual effect of the stone really well.
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This 50mm Inanga Pounamu pendant features a beautifully carved koru, symbolising growth, new beginnings, and the cycles of life. The live edge on the back celebrates the stone’s natural origins, connecting its raw beauty with its crafted design. A meaningful taonga that honours both tradition and nature.
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The Kōuma represents strength, protection, and resilience. Carved from Kahotea Pounamu, this 70mm taonga carries deep green tones in a white-flecked base, secured with a black 4-braid cord. A powerful symbol of endurance and connection.
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Mangopare Kaha is a 60mm Hei Mātau carved from deep green Kawakawa Pounamu. The hook form symbolises safe journey, abundance, and connection to Tangaroa, while the mangopare (hammerhead shark) head at the tip represents strength, determination, and authority. Finished with a black lashing and cord, this taonga carries presence and meaning in a compact, wearable form.
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This 53mm porohita is carved from beautiful Inanga Pounamu with soft, glassy greens and pale creamy tones. Subtle linear inclusions run across the face of the stone, giving it character and flow. It has a stunning glow when it catches the light, and it’s suspended by a black 3-hole ringbolt lashing
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These 40mm Marsden Flower Jade earrings feature straight sides with a curved front, back, and base. The deep green Pounamu is accented with golden flower highlights, creating a unique and elegant look.
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This toki is carved from captivating pīpīwharauroa inanga pounamu, a type of pounamu known for its chatoyant shimmer. Measuring 8cm long and 12mm thick, it features a thick angled base. The toki is a powerful symbol of strength, determination, and prosperity, while the pīpīwharauroa signifies new beginnings and growth.
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Elevate your connection to Aotearoa with this Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Pounamu Set. Hand-carved from Douglas Creek Pounamu, this toki and roimata pairing, measuring 8-9 cm, symbolizes unity and strength. Link for the full story.
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Ngākau Kōhatu — Heart of Stone. This 45mm Niho is carved from fossilised wood found in Southland, where ancient timber has been turned to stone over millions of years. One face remains natural, showing the original grain of the wood, while the other is polished to a mirror finish. The Niho shape symbolises strength and courage — this taonga speaks of transformation, endurance, and the beauty of time itself.
The niho, or tooth, symbolises strength, protection, and guidance. Niho Ārahi, meaning “guiding tooth,” is a 90mm curved Pounamu pendant that embodies leadership and guardianship. Carved from pale green stone, its edges glow when held to the light, with a central groove giving the sense of the tooth folding inward. Finished with a five-hole ring bolt lashing and tan cord, it is a taonga of resilience and direction.
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This 90mm Niho is carved from Marutea Pakohe, a dense, fine-grained stone with deep grey colouring and subtle variation. The shape symbolises protection, strength, and resilience — qualities reflected in the stone itself. Suspended by a five-hole ringbolt lashing in black, this is a bold taonga with presence and purpose.
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Discover the elegance of these 3cm Pounamu earrings, carved in a graceful Niho tooth shape with a pointed end. Crafted from exquisite Hapopo Pounamu sourced from South Westland, these earrings are a stunning piece of New Zealand heritage.
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This elegant “Manawa Riri” pendant is hand-carved from beautiful light grey pakohe (argillite), a stone prized by Māori for its strength and connection to tradition. Its simple, contemporary design honors the stone’s natural beauty while echoing the forms of treasured ancestral tools. A unique and meaningful piece of wearable art.
Size 6cm high, 6cm wide.
Material: Pakohe/Argilitte
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Pekapeka Kaitiaki is 80mm across, carved from Raukaraka Pounamu with pale green and orangey-gold tones. It features bold pāua inlaid eyes on both sides and hangs from a harakeke-coloured cord. This taonga symbolises guardianship, adaptability, and protection.
This 90mm Roimata is carved from dark grey Urirui Pākohe, known for its depth of colour and subtle grain. Long and slender, it’s finished with a black spiral lashing that complements the stone’s natural strength. A striking taonga that feels both grounded and refined.
A 75mm Roimata pendant made from pale green, patterned Inanga Pounamu. This tumbled taonga has a smooth, organic shape, wrapped in a black spiral lashing. Roimata symbolises healing, connection, and aroha, making it a meaningful piece to wear close to the heart.
