Inanga Pounamu Teardrop Small

. Inspired by the Inanga variety of Pounamu, which is usually pearly-white or grey-green in colour and varies from translucent to opaque, resembling the pale colour and transparency of young whitebait.

For M ā ori, pounamu is of great cultural and spiritual value and is considered tapu or sacred. In traditional M ā ori life, pounamu was used for everything from jewellery and adornments signifying the wearer's mana or status, to tools and weapons.

An original piece of glass art. Excellently suited as collector'’s item or interior design accent. Handblown by award-winning glass artist Lynden Over in his Lava Glass Studio in Taupo, New Zealand. Each piece is signed and dated by the artist.

H 165 mm x W 120 mm x D 80 mm

We will select a piece in the same size but there will be pattern variations to the glass you receive. If you'd like a photo of the exact piece you will receive, please use our contact form or send an email to admin@lavaglass.nz.