Description: Des A3 (in Bag A)THIS IS A LONG SIZED HEI KURU (PENDANT) , broader at the body and is a perfectly rounded off at the ends symmetrically tapering at both the ends !This pendant is very hard to make to achieve the perfect round shape on flat lap machine or a wheel shaped grinding machine , job of a real master carver !Made from most sought after translucent (at the edges) QUALITY MARSDEN FLOWER jade from South island of New Zealand THIS PIECE OF JADE IS very nice with natural inclusions and most sought after colourful body translucency at the edges visible against light and is the unique part of the block! Beautiful tactile high gloss finish and thick plaited waxed cord with bound sliding knots ready to wear ! Approximate maximum dimensions (LONG)4 1/8 X 7/8 X 1/3 INCHES 110 X 23 X 8 MMS Des Hetherington is a world renowned senior artist from Hokitika , the greenstone prefecture of New Zealand and his work is being sold at the top galleries of New Zealand and is in many collections world wide Hei KURU Commonly known as KURU in Maori these were carved from greenstone and were handed down through the generations as treasured possessions , a regular feature of their treasure box Please check my auctions that offer Top Traditional Work in Most sought after quality Jade from Top Established Mature Artists at Reasonable prices. Made in New Zealand by New Zealand Carver in New Zealand Nephrite greenstone! Do not buy cheap imitations and do not pay exorbitant prices (for generic and not well finished stuff) too! My auctions offer you the choice, range and reasonable prices too ! Please note it may take upto 4 weeks (for some countries) by standard/ordinary shipping!Do not hesitate to ask for additional shipping options (at an extra cost)
Price: 150 USD
Location: Panania, NSW
End Time: 2023-12-14T05:14:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
original new zealand artifact: From very beautiful stone
Made by World Renowned: Master Carver DES HETHERINGTON
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Country of Manufacture: New Zealand
Genuine NEW ZEALAND Pounamu: From SOUTH ISLAND
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Modified Item: No
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Pacific Islands
