New Zealand Greenstone/Pounamu

'Pounamu jewelry is typically carved into traditional Māori symbols. More than just a beautiful art form, pounamu can represent ancestors, connection with the natural world, or attributes such as strength, prosperity, love and harmony'

Crafted by very skilled West Coast Carvers using West Coast Pounamu/Greenstone 

For our Pounamu sculptures navigate to our SCULPTURE page.

Fish Hook/ Hei Matau

The Fish Hook design is said to bring strength, prosperity, peace and protection on your journeys most especially over waters. 

Fish Hook - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 33x19mm

$225.00

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Fish Hook - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

Dark shade to Flower Jade in a matte finish

Size: 55x30mm

$325.00

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Fish Hook - PB5

Artist: Peter Bishop

A crisp apple green shade in the satin finish

Size: 30x25mm

$225.00

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Fish Hook - PB7

Artist: Peter Bishop

A powerful way to use the flower Jade. Strong in design, beautiful in colour

Size: 48x23mm

$295.00

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Fish Hook - PB9

Artist: Peter Bishop

Strong design in the dark green Pounamu.

Size: 55x35mm

$395.00

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Fish Hook - PB11

Artist: Peter Bishop

Strong design in the dark green Pounamu. Matte finished.

Size: 50x30mm

$325.00

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Fish Hook - PB13

Artist: Peter Bishop

The pattern in this piece is like the foaming edge of where the sea meets the river of which the Pounamu venture down the coast of the West Coast.

Size: 70x50mm

$799.00

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Bounded Hook - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Giving the fish hook that extra level of style, the bounded hook incorporates the intricate binding of the Toki with the strength of the Fish Hook.

One of NZ's top carvers, known for his workmanship and style.

Size: 60x35mm

$395.00

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Fish Hook - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 39x20mm

$239.00

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Fish Hook - PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

Flower Jade in a high gloss finish

Size: 55x36mm

$349.00

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Fish Hook - PB6

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 48x32mm

$295.00

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Fish Hook - PB8

Artist: Peter Bishop

A stunning slender look with a high gloss finish. 

Peter is one of NZ's top carvers known for his exceptional workmenship.

Size: 55x33mm

$395.00

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Fish Hook - PB10

Artist: Peter Bishop

In a matte finish

Peter is one of NZ's top carvers known for his exceptional workmanship.

Size: 55x33mm

$325.00

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Fish Hook - PB12

Artist: Peter Bishop

Dark shade of Pounamu in a matte finish

Peter is one of NZ's top carvers known for his exceptional workmanship.

Size: 55x28mm

$325.00

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Bounded Hook

Artist: Peter Bishop

In a brilliant green Flower Jade, this bounded hook is mesmerizing in colour and strength.

Peter is one of NZ's top carvers known for his exceptional workmanship.

Size: 85x43mm

$849.00

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Bounded Hook - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

Giving the fish hook that extra level of style, the bounded hook incorporates the intricate binding of the Toki with the strength of the Fish Hook.

One of NZ's top carvers, known for his workmanship and style.

Size: 50x40mm

$349.00

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Manaia

A mythological guardian which typically takes the form of the head of bird, the body of human and tail of fish. It is believed to be a messenger or connection between the sky, earth and sea. It embodies protection and balance. 

 

Manaia

Artist: Peter Bishop

Though a more simplistic form of the Manaia, this piece is elegant with exceptional workmanship 

 

 

$559.00

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Koru/ Spiral

The Koru is a symbol which represents harmony and eternal movement. Based from the unfurling of the native New Zealand fern frond, the circular and spiral shape has a powerful meaning of new beginnings, growth, harmony and peace

Double Koru

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter has used a darker piece of Pounamu for this exquisite double Koru. Giving it a dual finish with a high gloss outer frame leaving the inside in contrasting matt finish.

Size: 55mm in diameter

$950.00

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Double Koru - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Peter is one of NZ's renowned carvers, known for his exquisite finishing on his pieces and using top quality stones.

This beautiful Flower Jade double Koru is perfect for your daily ware or can stand out with the perfect outfit.

Size: 40mm in diameter

$495.00

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Koru Drop - small

Artist: Rex Scott/Technonic Jade

Rex carves from what the stone itself speaks to him. From the flow of the grain to the stories the stone is telling him. 

This beautiful piece has both the polished and raw edges on it.  

 

Size: 55x31x4mm

$525.00

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Double Koru Drop

Artist: Rex Scott/Technonic Jade

Rex carves from what the stone itself speaks to him. From the flow of the grain to the stories the stone is telling him. 

This beautiful piece has both the polished and raw edges on it.  

 

Size: 110x50mm

$595.00

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Koru- PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter is known for his craftmanship using high quality stone and finishing with a flawless high gloss polish.

Size: 35mm in diameter

$325.00

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Double Koru - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter is known for his craftmanship using high quality stone with a flawless matte finish

Size: 32mm in diameter

$325.00

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Koru

Artist: Rex Scott/Technonic Jade

Rex carves from what the stone itself speaks to him. From the flow of the grain to the stories the stone is telling him. 

This darker piece of Pounamu with its translucency is gorgeous for everyday or special occasion.

Size: 50mm in diameter

$895.00

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Double Koru - Flower Jade

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved in one of the well prized variety of Pounamu, Flower Jade. This double Koru is in a matte finish

Size: 48mm in diameter

$595.00

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Koru- PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 38mm in diameter

$325.00

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Koru- PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter has selected a darker shade of Pounamu to carve this Koru. Although this piece is dark, when light is shown from behind, the colour is spectacular. 

Size: 30mm in diameter

$325.00

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Koru- PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter is known for his craftmanship using high quality stone and finishing with a flawless high gloss polish.

Size: 32mm in diameter

$325.00

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Double Koru- PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter is known for his craftmanship using high quality stone and finishing with a flawless semi gloss polish.

Size: 32mm in diameter

$325.00

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Double Koru- PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter is known for his craftmanship using high quality stone and finishing with a flawless matte polish.

Size: 32mm in diameter

$325.00

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Twist/ Pikorua

A connecting of spirits between family, friendship and love ones. Joining of lives for eternity.

This symbolizes the strength of bonding between two people

Double Twist

Carver: Peter Bishop

Beautifully translucent in apple green colouring and a high glossy finish

Size: 50x20mm

$349.00

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Double Twist - PB3

Carver: Peter Bishop

Beautifully translucent in flower Jade/Kawakawa variety with a high glossy finish

Size: 40x29mm

$525.00

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Double Twist - PB4

Carver: Peter Bishop

Beautifully translucent apple green in a highly polish finish. 

Carved by one of NZ's top carvers, Pete is a experience carver of over 30 years. You will in no doubt be receiving a masterpiece. 

Size: 35x20mm

$349.00

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Triple Twist

Carver: Peter Bishop

Beautifully translucent in apple green colouring and a high glossy finish

Size: 46x22mm

$395.00

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Triple Twist - PB1

Carver: Peter Bishop

Beautifully translucent in apple green colouring and a high glossy finish

Size: 60x19mm

$425.00

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Single Twist - PB4

Carver: Peter Bishop

A highly regarded carver in NZ, Peter using the best quality stones in his carvings. This twist has remarkable colours.

Size: 47x23mm

$299.00

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Double Twist - NS1

Carver: Niki Shaw

A Kawakawa stone, that has your light green with strips of darker hues down this double twist.

Size: 65x18mm

$249.00

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Double Twist - PB1

Carver: Peter Bishop

Dreamy dark stone with a splash of flower on the bottom. In a high glossy finish.

Size: 52x26mm

$395.00

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Double Twist - PB2

Carver: Peter Bishop

Magnificent in the lighter shade of Pounamu. In a high glossy finish.

Size: 46x27mm

$425.00

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Single Twist

Carver: Peter Bishop

Vibrant mix 'cloud' in this stone. In a high glossy finish.

Size: 35x21mm

$299.00

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Single Twist - PB2

Carver: Peter Bishop

Flower Jade stone finished in a high gloss 

Size: 60x25mm

$325.00

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Single Twist - PB3

Carver: Peter Bishop

A beautiful Inanga shade of Pounamu.

Size: 40x30mm

$299.00

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Single Twist - NS

Carver: Niki Shaw

This twist has a lovely range of colouring. Good sizing to be able to show off this necklace but not too big to be a bother when wore. With a dark brown adjustable waxed cord.

Size: 45x40mm

$195.00

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Double Twist - NS

Carver: Niki Shaw

A very translucent stone in your lighter hues of green and a splash of yellow/brown

Size: 65x18mm

$249.00

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Disc / Porohita

The idea of energy and movement where one path ends and another begins is symbolised by curved edges of the Disc. It is also believed to have protective qualities and can symbolize a shield or a boundary that keeps negative influences and harm at bay

Disc -PB

Carver: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter Bishop is well know for using the best quality stone. This disc carved in a piece of Flower Jade has colour and movement within the stone

Size: 55mm in diameter

$369.00

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Pi -PB1

Carver: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter Bishop is well know for using the best quality stone and finishing each piece with a full polish so no tool marks are seen.

Size: 31mm in diameter

$139.00

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Pi

Artist: Stone Woven Jade

 This vibrant Kawakawa stone is beautiful in its apple green colouring.

Size: 50mm diameter

$249.00

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Disc - NS1 Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 62mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc - WSJ

Artist: Woven Stone Jade

 

Size: 55mm diameter

$249.00

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Disc - Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 62mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc

Artist: Nikki Shaw 

A darker piece of Pounamu stone with character.

 

Size: 44mm diameter, 3mm thick

$95.00

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Pi -PB2

Carver: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter Bishop is well know for using the best quality stone and finishing each piece with a full polish so no tool marks are seen.

Size: 31mm in diameter

$139.00

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Roimata/ Teardrop

A symbol that speaks from our deepest emotions. The Roimata is a flow of positive energy, healing, comfort and strength on ones journey through life. Perfect as a touch stone and ideal for meditation.

Roimata

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Bounded in dark brown waxed code. 

Size: 55x22mm

$95.00

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Roimata -NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Bounded in black waxed code. 

Size: 45x28mm

$79.00

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Heart

A symbol of love and friendship

Heart - NS1

Artist: Nikki Shaw

This heart is carved in a darker shade of green

Size: 35 x 35mm

$95.00

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Heart - Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 52 x 53mm

$195.00

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Heart - sm

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 35 x 35mm

$95.00

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Heart - Med

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 46 x 48mm

$149.00

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Heart - NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 55 x 55mm

$195.00

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TOKI / ADZE

 resembling the blade of an axe, the Toki with its sharp edge can cut meat, flax and wood. This carving represents the tools that Maori traditionally used. It gives the wearer strength and courage.

Toki - PB

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu.

Size: 35 x 20mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu in a darker hues.

Size: 33x21mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB6

Artist: Peter Bishop

Small with an burst of character.

Size: 36x18mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB7

Artist: Peter Bishop

This Toki has been carved using a very dark, almost black piece of Pounamu. Flawlessly bound with a matte finish.

Size: 43X21mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB10

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 35x23mm

$149.00

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Toki/Adze - Lg

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu.  The Toki/Adze represents the tools that Maori traditionally used. It gives the wearer strength and courage.

Size: 90 x 37mm

$395.00

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Toki/Adze - NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu with a great mix of green and orange.

Size: 30x22mm

$79.00

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Toki - NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu with a nice blend of green and brown

Size: 48x20mm

$79.00

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Toki - NS1

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu.

Size: 45x17mm

$79.00

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Toki - LD

Artist: Leanne Dawson

Carved with rounded edges that feels nice to touch

Size: 48x21mm

$85.00

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Toki - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu.

Size: 47 x 21mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

Petite Kawakawa piece

Size: 28x20mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB5

Artist: Peter Bishop

Pounamu with a tinge of blue

Size: 37x22mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB8

Artist: Peter Bishop

Pounamu in it's darker hues with flecks of lighter green colouring

Size: 40x21mm

$149.00

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Toki/Adze - NS3

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. In a darker shade of KawaKawa green with a lighter green cloud streak in the middle

Size: 35x23mm

$79.00

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Toki/Adze - NS2

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu in the darker hues blend with the lighter green. A center Koru mixes the harmony and new beginnings with the strength of the Toki.

Size: 85x27mm

$225.00

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Toki - NS2

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 40x22mm

$79.00

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Toki - NS3

Artist: Nikki Shaw

NZ Pounamu has many colours and patterns, this makes NZ Pounamu so very special and unique.

Size: 40x20mm

$79.00

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Matching Set

Artist: Nikki Shaw

This set with the beautiful contrast in colouring, matched together for that perfect gift to someone special. 

Size Toki: 47x22mm

Size Earrings: 40x8mm

$175.00

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BREASTPLATE

thought of as a shield, the breastplate is a symbol of strength and leadership which also offers the wearer protection throughout their lives.

 

Breastplate NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

A blend of your green and yellow colouring, a beautiful example of the colours in NZ Pounamu

Size: 45x30mm

$79.00

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Breastplate NS1

Artist: Nikki Shaw

A blend of your green and yellow colouring, a beautiful example of the colours in NZ Pounamu

Size: 75x30mm

$149.00

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KURU / DROP

encourages knowledge, confidence and independence. The Koru helps healing within ones self and is often call the comfort stone.

 

Kuru with Silver

Artist: Josie Coyle

A simmering chatoyant piece of Pounamu with hand crafted silver to finish the elegant look.

Size: 90x11mm

$590.00

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Tri Drop -PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Peter is one of NZ's master carvers known for his immaculate finishing of his carvings.

The patterns in this Trip dop flows like the rivers of which the Pounamu journey down. 

Size: 80x35mm

$195.00

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Tri Drop -PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

Peter is one of NZ's master carvers known for his immaculate finishing of his carvings.

The patterns in this Trip dop flows like the rivers of which the Pounamu journey down. 

Size: 75x33mm

$195.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 43x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 50x24mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB5

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 31x25mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB7

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 54x9mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB8

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 43x20mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB11

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 50x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB13

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 53x10mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB15

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 60x16mm

$59.00

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Tri Drop

Artist: Peter Bishop

Peter is one of NZ's master carvers known for his immaculate finishing of his carvings.

This Tri Drop in the dark green Pounamu which blends into flower Jade has a high gloss finish.

Size: 70x40mm

$195.00

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Tri Drop - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

A smooth transaction in colouring from the green to the yellow, the colours of this piece is very unique.

Peter is one of NZ's master carvers known for his immaculate finishing of his carvings.

Size: 70x40mm

$195.00

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Tri Drop - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

A beautiful blend of green and yellow/brown piece of Pounamu.

Peter is one of NZ's master carvers known for his immaculate finishing of his carvings.

Size: 70x35mm

$195.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 46x15mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 40x12mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB6

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 55x15mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB9

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 48x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB10

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 35x16mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB12

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 55x16mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB14

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 40x12mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB16

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 60x12mm

$59.00

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