This Oval necklace has been carved from Australian Black Jade by New Zealand artist James Pirika. This comes with a beautiful koru surface etching detail. The Australian Black Jade Detailed Oval Necklace piece shown is the piece you will receive.
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The Disc is a symbol of balance and harmony
With no beginning and no end, the Disc represents the circle of life. It is associated with unity and wholeness, depicting the concept of interconnectedness.
James Pirika
The artist behind this creationJames Pirika is an emerging New Zealand pounamu carver who has learned his craft in our Rotorua studio working alongside leading artists such as Tamaora Walker and John Sheehan Jnr. His designs are inspired by his culture and heritage, and he's known for carving bold, powerful pieces. James is constantly humbled to learn a significant part of his culture and heritage through carving jade. Maori people didn’t have a written language, they would instead utilise carvings to remind themselves of their past, learning and passing their stories and heritage onto future generations. James is most passionate when it comes to the traditional meanings behind the designs and the stone, strongly believing that it brings people together globally. It is found around the world and so many cultures have seen it as an important element in their culture and identity.
An infinite essence of energy, the circle is a symbol of eternity and wholeness, and signifies the importance of balance and harmony.