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2. Pounamu - Wikipedia

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   The Māori word pounamu is derived from namu, an archaic word that describes blue-green (or 'grue') cognate with Tahitian ninamu. [2] Pounamu, also used in New Zealand English, in itself refers to two main types of green stone valued for carving: nephrite jade, classified by Māori as kawakawa, kahurangi, īnanga, and other names depending on colour; and translucent bowenite, a type of ...

3. Hei-tiki - Wikipedia

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   Pounamu is esteemed highly by Māori for its beauty, toughness and great hardness; it is used not only for ornaments such as hei-tiki and ear pendants, but also for carving tools, adzes and weapons. Named varieties include translucent green kahurangi , whitish inanga , semi-transparent kawakawa , and tangiwai or bowenite.

4. Left Bank Art Gallery - Wikipedia

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   The permanent collection, a mixture of purchases and donations, includes works by Toss Wollaston, Allan Holcroft, Olivia Spencer-Bower, Yvonne Rust, Peter Hughson, Russell Beck, 1990 lithographs from Muka Studio, and contemporary pounamu. [1] The collection began with a Toss Wollaston drawing, Erua, gifted by the artist in 1985. [28]

5. As A Polynesian Woman, I Absolutely Loved These Small Details ...

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   The heart of Te Fiti is pounamu (Māori greenstone) which is believed to carry the spirit of the ancestors.View Entire Post › As A Polynesian Woman, I Absolutely Loved These Small Details In "Moana"

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7. 12 Vintage Jewelry Pieces in Your Collection That Could Be ...

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   Art Deco Jewelry (1920s to 1930s) “Vintage jewelry can be a hidden treasure in many households,” said Jake Claver, finance expert and CEO of Syndicately. One such piece to look for is Art Deco ...