Oval greenstone pendant with diagonal pattern

Oval New Zealand greenstone pendant (2.2 cm wide by 3.4 cm long) with a diagonal pattern and black cord. Genuine New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone), sourced and hand carved in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Pounamu is of great cultural significance for Maori and is believed to enhance mana (prestige) of its possessor. When received as a gift Pounamu is said to gain value as a special treasure.