M07389 - Jade/Greenstone Carving Whale Tail |
40mm Wide. High quality carving from Nephrite Jade. Waxcord and Jade toggle included. The Maori have a great respect for the creatures of the sea and in particular whales.The whale with its great size and obvious intelligence played an important part in the culture of the Maori people. The whale tail portrays the incredible power and speed of the whale when it prepares to dive. |