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Story: Pounamu – jade or greenstone

Koropepe pendant

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Koropepe pendant

The koropepe pendant was believed to represent an eel. This one is made from the īnanga variety of pounamu.

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How to cite this page

Basil Keane, Pounamu – jade or greenstone – Implements and adornment, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/object/7686/koropepe-pendant (accessed 24 June 2026).

Story by Basil Keane, published 2 March 2009.