Normal view
MARC view
Pounamu (Topical Term)
Used for/see from:
- Greenstone
- Jade
See also:
- Hei matau
- Hei tiki
- Kapeu
- Kuru pounamu
- Pekapeka (Whakakai)
- Broader heading: Kōhatu
Whakamārama: He kōhatu mārō, he kāriki te āhua. E tāraia ana hei mere, hei tiki, me ērā tū momo taonga. E whai ake nei ngā momo pounamu.
Scope Note: Semi-precious translucent stone (nephrite jade) of great hardness, prized by Māori.