KĀWATAWATA

KĀWATAWATA - a detailed drop pendant carved in New Zealand pounamu

Hand carved by Andrew Doughty. This piece is named KĀWATAWATA - to be gentle

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

This simple Taonga is named Kāwatawata which means to be gentle. It is made from
Ngai Tahu registered Kawakawa 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.

This tomairaki shape contains channels carved upon the design (four on one side,
two on the other). This symbolises the priceless value of inner, or spiritual wisdom.
Its value runs deep and is eternal!

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.

This is a small sized piece, carefully carved to highlight the beauty of the stone. It is a piece that feels great in the hand and beautiful to wear.

KĀWATAWATA 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 Jade, Pounamu

Cord Colour: Black

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 40mm (1.5") long; 12mm (0.4") wide