Koru - Pounamu #1 Size:60 mm a Maori Feather Box

a Maori Feather Box

Kowhaiwhai patterns are predominant in Wharenui or Maori Meeting houses

The koru represents the shoots of the fern

It is beautifully etched and inlaid with paua

This artwork with its intricate design is an impressive contemporary representation of Te Matau a Māui (the fishhook of Māui)

Koru - Pounamu #1 Size:60 mm a Maori Feather BoxThe Koru is a widely recognized Mori Pounamu Greenstone design that symbolizes new life, growth, and endless motion. Its spiral shape represents the unfurling of a fern frond, signifying the continuous cycle of change and renewal. The inner curl of the Koru symbolizes coming back to the beginning, reminding us that even amidst change, there is always a sense of continuity and grounding. Koru are often given as gifts for momentous events, making them