Pounamu

Synonyms for "pounamu"

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“They didn't exactly eat off pounamu plates, but they left quite a bit to us all.”

Source: wiktionary

Over time, the hooks became increasingly stylized and now are a popular shape for decorative pounamu pendants called hei matau, the first word indicating that the matau is worn around the neck.

Source: wiktionary

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