Porohita / Circle Pounamu Pendant - NZ Greenstone | Hapopo Totoweka

Handcrafted in Hokitika, New Zealand, from genuine Hapopo Totoweka Pounamu sourced from New Zealand's West Coast, this Porohita pendant showcases rich natural colouring and distinctive patterns, making it a truly one-of-a-kind taonga.

Every pendant is individually photographed, so you can purchase with confidence knowing the exact piece shown is the one that will be carefully packaged and sent to you.

About Hapopo Totoweka

Hapopo Totoweka is a highly sought-after variety of West Coast Pounamu, admired for its rich green tones accented by striking reddish-brown (totoweka) markings. These natural inclusions create exceptional character and ensure every piece is completely unique.

About the Porohita

Porohita means circle, and the design represents eternity, unity, and the cycle of life. With no beginning and no end, the circle symbolises unending love and the connection between the past, present, and future. It is a taonga often chosen to mark a lasting bond or a significant milestone.

Each pendant is carefully shaped and polished to highlight the natural beauty of the stone, creating a timeless taonga to wear every day or gift to someone special.

Authenticity

This pendant is authenticated through the Ngāi Tahu Pounamu scheme, the iwi-led programme that guarantees the stone is genuine New Zealand pounamu, lawfully sourced from the rivers of Te Waipounamu and carved with the cultural care it is due.

It arrives with its own authentication card carrying a unique traceability code. Entered on the Ngāi Tahu Pounamu website, that code confirms your piece as genuine New Zealand pounamu, lawfully sourced and carved under the scheme — a record that stays with your taonga.

Specifications

• Stone type: Hapopo Totoweka Pounamu
• Design: Porohita (Circle)
• Meaning: Eternity • Unity • Wholeness • Cycle of Life
• Origin: West Coast, New Zealand
• Hand carved in: Hokitika, New Zealand
• Carved by: Brook Robinson
• Authentication: Ngāi Tahu Pounamu — unique traceability code
• SKU: PPPO1194
• Cord colour: Green
• Cord length: Adjustable — one size fits all
• Binding: Simple

Size

• Length (top to bottom): 50 mm
• Width (across): 50 mm
• Thickness: 5 mm

Photo Guide

• Photo 1: Back-lit to showcase the natural translucency of the Pounamu.
• Photo 2: The pendant shown in natural light without back-lighting, representing its everyday appearance.

Please Note

The translucency you see in the back-lit photo will vary depending on the colour of the light behind the stone. Warmer light (around 3000K) will bring out any reddish tones within the stone, while cooler light (around 6000K) will make the same piece look predominantly green. Held up to natural daylight, a lamp, or a phone torch, the same pendant can look noticeably different.

The colour of the pounamu may also appear slightly different on different screens, as monitors and phones don't all display colour the same way.