Pounamu Contemporary Breast Plate 8cm ngai tahu pounamu While generically known as greenstone

While generically known as greenstone or New Zealand jade

Underpainting involves 'sketching' the subject in one very thin layer of paint and blocking out any background so he knows where to put this later in the creative process

Mark's creations are from a selection of NZ native timbers and NZ grown exotic timbers and sometimes even select native driftwood

Called the Koru

Pounamu Contemporary Breast Plate 8cm ngai tahu pounamu While generically known as greenstoneNZ Pounamu On a waxed nylon cord. Adjustable length. 80mm x 42mm x 7mm (tapered) About the Breast Plate: The Breastplate carving signifies strength, serving as a shield and offering protection. About Pounamu: No two pieces of pounamu are the same, and every stone is treated with the utmost respect by those who source and carve it. Renowned for its beauty and strength, the rare stone is highly valued by both Maori and greater New Zealand. While