12.5cm long kokopu pounamu roimata. when carved in pounamu (greenstone), the teardrop shape symbolizes healing, resilience, and emotional well-being. It represents shared emotions, empathy, and connection, often worn as a pendant or given as a gift to offer comfort and support.
Kōkopu pounamu is a distinctive variety of New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) characterized by its speckled appearance, resembling the markings of the native freshwater trout, the kōkopu fish. This pounamu is found mainly in the Wainihinihi Creek and Arahura and Taramakau Rivers. Its colours can range from light to dark browns, creamy whites, and olive greens, giving it a diverse and unique character.