Dimensions-10cmLx2.2cmW
Absolutly beautiful Aotea Stone Breat Plate, this is a rare stone only found in certain parts of Aotearoa, comes on a gorgeous Brown Plaited adjustable cord, as is a one off piece.
Aotea stone is only found in one area of South Westland - the Makaawhio (Jacobs) River, where local iwi Ngati Mahaki ki Makaawhio have cared for, gathered and traded it for generations. As with pounamu, it is regarded as the manifestation of the goddess Waitaiki who was chased into the sea and cast into stone. Aotea has only ever been found from this one river. It’s a much more precious and rare natural resource.