Roimata Hapopo Pounamu
$150.00
Roimata carved from beautifully translucent Hapopo Pounamu, approximately 8cm length.
Hapopo Pounamu is a distinctive variety unique to Ka Umu o Hapopo / Big Bay in Southwestland, highly translucent featuring flecks of iron pyrite and purple inclusions it is also sometimes called Totoweka Pounamu. The name comes from a Kati Mamoe purakau about the exploits of the Murihiku ancestor Te Rakitauneke.
High strength adjustable braid. Carved by Emry Kamahi Tahatai Kereru.