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Story: Pounamu – jade or greenstone

Koropepe pendant (3rd of 3)

Koropepe pendant

The koropepe pendant was believed to represent an eel. This one is made from the īnanga variety of pounamu.

About this item

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Permission of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Basil Keane. 'Pounamu – jade or greenstone', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/pounamu-jade-or-greenstone/4/1/3