Enduring Stonecraft Bowls
Hand carved by Gordon Sherwood
Pounamu Serpentine
Hokitika West Coast South Island NZ
 
Gordon carves the bowls according to their natural shape to maintain the essence of the stone.
Genuine New Zealand Pounamu Serpentine (Greenstone), sourced  from the South Island NZ. Pounamu is of great cultural significance for Māori and is believed to enhance mana (prestige) of its possessor. When received as a gift Pounamu is said to gain value as a special treasure. A protective stone and a symbol of love, friendship and appreciation for another person It is a lovely soothing heart based stone that may ease stress and depression. 
 
Bowl  17.5 x 12 x  2.5cm
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