POU KAHA

POU KAHA - a jade drop pendant for lovers of colour and art to wear!

Hand carved by Andrew Doughty, this is a pendant that highlights the beauty of our flower jade.

A description of this piece in the artists words...

This simple Taonga is named Pou kaha which means pillar of strength. It is made
from Ngai Tahu registered Putiputi pounamu.

It is based on the shape of the Tomairaki (Tōmairangi), which is reminiscent of a
dew drop.

"Ka patapata iho taku whakaakoranga āno he ua, ka maturuturu iho taku kupu ano
he tomairangi (tomairaki), me te ua punehunehu ki runga i te tipu hou."

This is interpreted to "My teaching drops like rain, my words trickle forth like dew
and the misty rain on new shoots".

As such, this is an expression of great wisdom. Wisdom that guides us to deep inner
peace and stability. This poem was gifted to me by the late Kaumātua and Tohonga
Na te Upoko Runaka o Te Runaka ki Otautahi o Kai Tahu, Rev'd Maurice Manawaroa
Gray MNZM, LTh, JP.

Tomairaki such as this make a wonderful touch stone as their tactile surface is
comforting to rub. Over time, when used in this way, the oils transferred onto this
stone will gradually deepen the sheen, complexion, and lustre of this piece.

POU KAHA - Pillar of Strength. A medium sized piece, barrel-shaped, intricately carved and beautifully finished. The small details in this artist's work transform simple forms into unique little artworks. 

POU KAHA is an example excellence in form and finish - this is a wonderful piece to wear and hold.

POU KAHA is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch and is provided with a black adjustable cord. Also included in your package, a note from the carver about your original work of Art to Wear.

Free shipping worldwide - delivered with Express Courier.

Meaning: Wisdom ~ Inner Peace ~ Stability

Artist: Andrew Doughty

Material: New Zealand Flower Jade, Pounamu

Cord Colour: Black

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 72mm (2.8") long; 17mm (0.7") wide