Pounamu Contemporary Breast Plate 8cm ngai tahu pounamu Underpainting involves 'sketching' the subject

Underpainting involves 'sketching' the subject in one very thin layer of paint and blocking out any background so he knows where to put this later in the creative process

Hand carved Taiaha with feathers by Alex Sands

While generically known as greenstone or New Zealand jade

being present in extensive tracts of native forest

Pounamu Contemporary Breast Plate 8cm ngai tahu pounamu Underpainting involves 'sketching' the subjectNZ Pounamu On a waxed nylon cord. Adjustable length. 80mm x 42mm x 7mm (tapered) About the Breast Plate: The Breastplate carving signifies strength, serving as a shield and offering protection. 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