Pounamu Carved Heart PendantGenuine New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone), sourced from Hokitika in the South Island, hand carved and polished in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Pounamu is of great cultural significance for Maori and is believed to enhance the mana (prestige) of its possessor. When received as a gift Pounamu is said to gain value as a special treasure. Large Heart Pounamu with koru like etching 70 mm in width and 67 mm height Hung with a black adjustable cord