Pounamu and Celebrities
Public figures who've worn or been gifted pounamu over the years, and the stories behind those moments. Every piece here is sourced and fact-checked before it's added.
Tina Turner and Her Pounamu Hei Tiki
In 1985, Tina Turner visited Ōrākei Marae wearing a pounamu hei tiki necklace and was gifted a wooden patu by Māori elders.
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How Kiri Nathan Brought Pounamu to Beyoncé
In 2013, designer Kiri Nathan and carver Jason Nathan gifted Beyoncé pounamu and kākahu, including a piece for her daughter Blue Ivy.
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Stan Walker's Missing Pounamu Taonga
In 2024, Stan Walker's family taonga, including pounamu passed down through generations, went missing backstage at a festival.
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