Pounamu Koru Porohita (Disc) 62mm by Alex Sands nguru Mark Russell (woodturner) created this

Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the Redwood tree

Kōauau traditionally were made from various woods

tribe and chiefs

the higher rank was implied even though amongst Maori this was not always the case

the boxed-framed beehive model still used today

Pounamu Koru Porohita (Disc) 62mm by Alex Sands nguru Mark Russell (woodturner) created thisNZ Pounamu by Alex Sands On a waxed nylon cord Adjustable length 62x 62 x 2mm About the Koru: The spiral is a Koru. It represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world. It also represents peace, tranquility and spirituality along with a strong sense of regrowth or new beginnings. 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.