Single Jade Pikorua Necklace

SKU: MHR524JADE
$ 178.00

Description

A hand carved jade single Pikorua (Twist) designed and carved by artist Luke Gardiner. Carved in New Zealand greenstone and measures 1-1/2 inches. It includes an adjustable plaited black waxed braid cord. A single Twist shows the joining together of two people for eternity while the double and triple twists have a similar meaning but refer more to the joining of two peoples or cultures. 

  • Size: 1-1/2 inches by 7/8 inches wide
  • Features: Adjustable waxed braid cord
  • Handcrafted by Luke Gardiner
  • Material: New Zealand Greenstone/Jade

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Luke Gardiner is from the wild west coast of New Zealand's South Island, Luke is a master carver of simply amazing talent. He specializes in traditional New Zealand Maori styles but also does some very contemporary work from time to time. Luke's jade carvings and necklaces are often in the more translucent types of jade and Pounamu or greenstone feature fine detail and finishing with spectacular twists and hook forms.