New Zealand jade | Mojotrotters

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by Roberto Rocha
published from Australia
on 2010.04.29

Making New Zealand greenstone

We visited Westland Greenstone in Hokitika to learn how they make the trademark New Zealand jade ornaments.

Gary Sinclair, the head carver, shows the craft.

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