Pounamu Teardrop SmallPounamu Teardrop Small. Inspired by pounamu also known as New Zealand jade. For Maori, pounamu is of great cultural and spiritual value and is considered tapu or sacred. In traditional Maori life, pounamu was used for everything from jewellery and adornments signifying the wearer's mana or status, to tools and weapons. An original piece of glass art. Excellently suited as collector's item or interior design accent. Handblown by award winning glass