These Greenstone earrings are a traditional Maori artifact in minature. Each pair of earrings are hand carved from the finest New Zealand greenstone by a local artist.

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These greenstone earrings come with an attractive information sheet telling of the meaning of the Maori carving and a little about the Maori people.

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These greenstone earrings, hei matau, measure approximately 20mm (3/4 inch) in length.

The beauty of New Zealand greenstone is unsurpassed with its depth of colour and and swirls of green that seem to float deep within the stone.

These traditional earrings represent prosperity,abundance, fertility and strength. The Maori Fish Hook are also seen as good luck charms, particularly for those traveling over water. Hei-Matau are symbols of power and authority which are held in great reverence by the Maori people.

Greenstone carving is a traditional and often sacred craft practiced by some of the more warlike native tribes around the world. Greenstone carvings by the New Zealand Maori are some of the most beautiful wearable art works available today and come in a wide variety of styles from very traditional pieces to the more contemporary or modern styles.

All have a story or meaning behind their design.

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