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    Waewae Pounamu

    Visit Waewae Pounamu on Weld Street, Hokitika, home of Ngāti Waewae pounamu carving. Browse authenticated Ngāi Tahu greenstone and watch master carvers at work in the on-site studio.

    Westland District, West Coast
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    Waewae Pounamu

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    About Waewae Pounamu

    Home of Ngāti Waewae pounamu carving in Hokitika, with an onsite carving studio where visitors can watch live jade carving. Displays New Zealand’s largest range of authenticated Ngāi Tahu pounamu. Every piece carries a unique traceability barcode. Also offers commissioned pieces and repairs.

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    Chart of traditional pounamu pendant designs, from hei matau and koru to hei tiki and pikorua
    Designs & MeaningsPounamu Designs and Meanings
    Man wearing a green stone hei matau fish hook pendant on a dark cord outdoors
    Care & WearingCan Anyone Wear Pounamu?
    Polished slices of green stone in different colours and patterns, side by side
    Types of PounamuTypes of Pounamu

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