large rau kumara koru

Beautiful Marsden flower rau kumara koru necklace. This piece is quite special in that it has a dual meaning. The rau kumara represents an eternal bond of friendship, love, and loyalty, while the koru represents new life and growth as an unfurling fern frond. Marsden Flower Greenstone comes from the Marsden area of the West Coast of New Zealand. The gold-coloured or white variegation in the piece is called "flower" and makes this type of greenstone particularly valued and distinctive Hand carved on the west coast of the South Island, New Zealand, by Jeremy. Size: 51 mm x 35 mm Cord: Adjustable sliding knots tied from braided black waxed thread