Iti Inanga Porowhita Pounamu – Small Jade Disc

Description

Small jade disc pendant created from Inanga nephrite jade a variety of New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) named after the native Inanga fish (whitebait), characterized by its pearly white to pale green, often resembling the young whitebait. It is a treasured taonga (treasure) in Māori culture.

Porowhita” is a circle or disc in Māori reo “language”, the porowhita is a powerful symbol for the never-ending cycle of life and nature, representing continuous renewal, interconnectedness, and the infinite journey of existence.