A crescent-shaped dark greenstone pendant bound with a woven beige cord along the curved top edge, displayed on a neutral fabric surface with a woven flax bag in the background.
A crescent-shaped dark greenstone pendant necklace bound with a natural woven cord along the top curve, suspended against a light grey background.

Greenstone - Pounamu | Large Bound Kōuma (Breastplate) with Natural Cord

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Hand Carved New Zealand Greenstone Bound Breastplate by Donna Summers

The Kōuma/Breastplate represents both physical and symbolic protection for the wearer. Worn over the chest, like armour, it offers strength, guidance and power.

Beautifully hand carved in Hokitika, South Island Aotearoa by Donna Summers. As a child, Donna was taught of Pounamu as precious taonga, a sacred gift to be passed down through the generations.  Alongside her interpretation of traditional motifs, she takes inspiration the whenua (land) where she grew up, whether it was spending hours fossicking at the beach or out in the wilderness of the Far North.

New Zealand Greenstone sourced from the West Coast of South Island, New Zealand. Presented in a flax kete.

Each piece is unique and individual, no two pieces are the same.

Approximate measurements - 9.5cm width x 6.5cm height.

Adjustable cord to suit your preferred length.

Made in Aotearoa - New Zealand.