Pounamu River StonePounamu River Stone. Inspired by pounamu also known as New Zealand jade. For Maori, pounamu is of great cultural and spiritual value and is considered tapu or sacred. In traditional Maori life, pounamu was used for everything from jewellery and adornments signifying the wearer's mana or status, to tools and weapons. H 115 mm x W 230 mm x D 130 mm An original piece of glass art. Excellently suited as collectors item or interior design accent. Handblown