Ōnawa Small Whale Tail

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This unique Engraved Whale Tail is made from NZ Ōnawa Pounamu and has been carved & created as a freehand design with engraving on both sides of the carving so the wearer has the o ption of what side to wear this carving it has then been completed with a matt finish with a fully adjustable natural waxed cord Ōnawa Pounamu is a authentic pounamu piece that reflect strength, grounding, and cultural beauty which is also rooted in tradition while it also celebrates the natural beauty of New Zealand greenstone through meaningful contemporary design represents endurance, whakapapa, and connection to the whenua — carrying the mana and story of each carved piece into the future. The whale tail is a symbol of great size and intelligence, and carvings of whales appear on some Maori meeting houses or food storehouses where whales and dolphins were believed to help some Maori navigate their way across the South Pacific during the great migration. thus whales and dolphins are symbols of protection, and today this includes protection for travelers on all modes of transport. Measurements L 5.5cm W 5.5cm(tip to tip of whale tail) Show more