concept   pounamu (greenstone) carving
culture   New Zealand
statement   Pounamu carving is highly valued by Māori in New Zealand for its representation of tribal identity and prestige and is used for both carving and jewelry.
2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 greenstone (pounamu) New Zealand Valued and revered as a sacred stone by Māori culture, often used for carving and jewelry 1
2 pounamu (greenstone) carving New Zealand Highly valued cultural tradition among Māori, often representing tribal identity and prestige 1