'Kōwhai seed pods (winter study) {Sophora microphylla} is an open edition, fine art reproduction print print of an original watercolour painting by Jennifer Braithwaite.
- Full range of standard print sizes are available and range from $220 to $350 NZD for x1 unframed print.
PLANT INFO: From the family Sophora, the Kōwhai seeds can remain dormant for 100 years and need something to wake them up, a sleeping beauty. The pod is very hard and needs to be cracked to get at the seed.
SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Kōwhai tree has great importance in Maori culture.
The gift of a Kōwhai tree can be a symbol of respect and a show of trust in the recievers abilities and judgement. The Kōwhai tree flowers before the leaves appear, which is a small miracle in itself.