Pounamu Ipu Kohatu (dish) by Alex Sands upoko Generally heard before they are

Generally heard before they are seen

Their decline began in the mid 19th century

Because of this tuatara are of huge international interest to biologists

olive green

and made a loud sound which carried long distances when blown

Pounamu Ipu Kohatu (dish) by Alex Sands upoko Generally heard before they areSmall Ipu Kohatu (dish) made from pounamu by Alex Sands 15. 5cm x 14. 5cm x 2. 7cm at the widest points About Pounamu: No two pieces of pounamu are the same, and every stone is treated with the utmost respect by those who source and carve it. Renowned for its beauty and strength, the rare stone is highly valued by both Maori and greater New Zealand. While generically known as greenstone Pounamu refers to the particular types of hard nephrite jade,