small dark NZ greenstone matau

This is a small dark matau with a tiny bit of white flower in it.

The matau is a strong symbol, representing good luck and safe travel across water which means its a great gift for someone going travelling.

Marsden Flower Greenstone comes from the Marsden area of the West Coast of New Zealand. The gold-coloured variegation in the piece is called "flower" and makes this type of greenstone particularly valued and distinctive.

Hand carved on the west coast of the South Island, New Zealand.

Size: 48mm x 28mm with an adjustable natural cord