Single Twist Pounamu Pendant Necklace - Small Greenstone Jewelry by Alex Sands | Perfect for Everyday Wear, Gift Giving & Spiritual Protection

Product Description

This beautiful Pikorua (twist) pendant has been hand carved from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone/ jade) by carver Alex Sands.  

The single Pikorua figure eight represents the path of life, it is the eternity symbol based on the crisscross of the kete (woven basket) where the path of life in spite of challenges and differences continues and time is unstoppable.

The multiple twist pendant represents the joining together of people and cultures for eternity. Despite the highs and lows they remain bonded by friendship and loyalty for life.

Alex Sands- Ngāti Kahungunu o Te Wairoa, English, Scottish and Irish was
raised in New Zealand and for a time in China. It was while in China his love for creating began in soft stone carving. He carved small intricate things with basic tools, files and small chisels. At the age of 12 he was inspired by the jade creations of the world and the pounamu creations of his Māori ancestors.
He was then given the opportunity to learn from one of the master jade carvers at the age of 13. Alex has since gained his diploma in Māori wood carving. Alex enjoys using one material to complement another, whether merging stone with bone or simply the colour of the cord used with a pendant. Natural New Zealand materials allow a diverse range of colour, character and use for jewellery, weapons, tools or musical instruments, all changing their intensity with age.                     

Made in New Zealand