Raukaraka Ridge-bound Breastplate
Raukaraka Ridge-bound Breastplate
Raukaraka Ridge-bound Breastplate
Raukaraka Ridge-bound Breastplate
Raukaraka Ridge-bound Breastplate
Raukaraka Ridge-bound Breastplate
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Raukaraka Ridge-bound Breastplate

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The Breastplate is 32mm long and 66mm wide.

This Breastplate  is carved from pounamu we have collected from the Marsden Valley in the Paroa area just outside of Greymouth on the West Coast of the South Island.  It is Raukaraka pounamu, which has striking yellow and orange tones that blend throughout greens.  It is named after a native tree which has yellow tinges to its leaves.  Unique for its colour, but does not have the translucency in the stone. 

This Breastplate also has some of the traditional ridge knot binding along the top.  The ridge knot binding was one of the bindings used by the Maori to attach the Pounamu to wooden or bone handles to use as tools or weapons. 

The Breastplate has a waxed nylon cord so the pendant can be worn ALL the time - even in any kind of water.  It is four strands or cord that have been hand platted into a special, round 4-plait. It is extremely strong and made to be worn all the time. The cord is adjustable by pinching the special knots between your thumb and finger and pulling.  

Pendant Meaning:  The Breastplate gives the wearer strength and protects them on their journey through life.