Translucent Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Pale Inclusion

Pounamu kuru (pendant), translucent tangiwai (bowenite) with a…
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Pounamu kuru (pendant), translucent tangiwai (bowenite) with a large pale inclusion to the lower section, tapering to a rounded end. Suspension hole at top. 9 cm length.

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  • Bowenite - Bowenite is a semi-precious stone, usually light or dark green, but also found in colors ranging from light yellow, canary yellow, brown, blue and gray. One of the largest deposits is in the South Island of New Zealand, where it was used for tools, weapons and jewellery by the Maori, and known as greenstone and tangiwai. Other deposits are in South Africa and China.

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