Koropepe Mātauranga
$650.00
Koropepe Mātauranga is 50mm across and 8mm thick, carved from deep forest-green serpentine with darker veins. Its koru flows into the head of a tuna, with a pāua shell eye. This taonga symbolises wisdom, growth, and the resilience to navigate life’s journey.
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Description
The Koropepe is a form that carries deep meaning. The koru represents new beginnings, growth, and renewal, while the tuna (eel) is seen as a guardian of rivers and streams, embodying strength, adaptability, and wisdom earned through life’s journey. Together they create a powerful symbol — the unfolding of potential guided by experience and knowledge.
This taonga, named Koropepe Mātauranga, speaks to the idea that true wisdom grows through both beginnings and endurance. The spiral draws inward to the heart before extending out into the head of the tuna, reflecting a life shaped by learning and resilience.
Carved from forest-floor green serpentine with darker veins rippling through it, the piece has a natural depth that reflects the richness of the whenua. At 50mm across and 8mm thick, it has a solid presence. The pāua shell eye glows with shifting light, giving life to the tuna and symbolising insight, clarity, and guidance.
This is a taonga of growth, strength, and wisdom — a reminder that learning continues throughout life, and that renewal and endurance go hand in hand.
Size: 50mm
Material: Pounamu/Serpentine
Location: Hokitika
Carver: Campbell Potter
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 g |
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