New Zealand Greenstone Mokomoko (Skink) Breastplate

$1,180.00 NZD
$1,180.00 NZD $1,180.00 NZD
SKU:
AKASKINK1180P-1
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New Zealand has two types of lizard – skinks and geckos – collectively mokomoko in te reo Māori. Our native lizards aren’t found anywhere else in the world and are sacred to Māori, steeped in cultural and spiritual importance. For Māori, mokomoko are seen as kaitiaki and released near the burial sites of loved ones or important whare (houses) as guardians to offer protection.  
Size:
40mm x 77mm
Stone:
New Zealand Pounamu
$1,180.00 NZD $1,180.00 NZD
SKU:
AKASKINK1180P-1

Description

New Zealand has two types of lizard – skinks and geckos – collectively mokomoko in te reo Māori. Our native lizards aren’t found anywhere else in the world and are sacred to Māori, steeped in cultural and spiritual importance. For Māori, mokomoko are seen as kaitiaki and released near the burial sites of loved ones or important whare (houses) as guardians to offer protection.  
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