New Zealand

Pounamu is more than a gemstone; it is sacred in Māori culture, carved into fish hooks, pendants, and short clubs. Each piece carries a name and lineage, symbolizing mana and ancestral connection. New Zealand's South Island is known as Te Wai Pounamu.

The silver fern is New Zealand's most iconic plant; Māori used the reflective underside to find paths at night. The national rugby team, the All Blacks, wears a black jersey with a silver fern, making it a symbol of national pride.