Putiputi Freeform

All Pounamu is sacred and highly valued by Ngāti Waewae. Carving this sacred stone has been a cornerstone of our culture for hundreds of years and we are honoured that you have chosen to adorn yourself with this most scared gift.

Hand carved by: Des Hetherington

Length = 122mm

Width = 37mm

Stone type: Putiputi

Want to see more of this piece? Email us today at:

info@waewaepounamu.co.nz

Waewae Pounamu is proud to be part of the Ngāi Tahu Pounamu authentication system.

All authentic Waewae Pounamu pieces carry a unique traceability barcode that, when entered online, identifies the origin and history of the carving. This system guarantees that the stone has been obtained by legitimate means, and has been treated using appropriate cultural values.

Visit Ngai Tahu Pounamu to trace your piece