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.

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# 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