{"product_id":"nz-aroha-stone-xlarge-pekapeka-pendant-bx759","title":"NZ Aroha Stone XLarge Pekapeka Pendant (BX759)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully carved Pekapeka pendant. Carved by Raniera Watson. \u003cspan\u003ePiemontite Schist\u003c\/span\u003e or more commonly known as Aroha Stone. Aroha Stone is the stone of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e64 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e136 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaniera Watson of Ngāti Tūwharetoa is a Māori carver and artist from Aotearoa, creating handmade taonga inspired by whakapapa, tikanga Māori, and traditional designs. His work includes hei tiki, pounamu-style carvings, and contemporary Māori art that reflects both cultural identity and creativity. Raniera is also studying Māori law, further strengthening the cultural foundations behind his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pekapeka is a sacred symbol inspired by New Zealand's native bat (Pekapeka). This ancient amulet serves as a guardian against unseen forces, offering protection by revealing hidden truths and guiding its wearer through uncertainty. Its design carries the essence of a watchful protector who sees what others cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with an adjustable cord and a jute drawstring bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52029966025024,"sku":"BX759","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/759a_4444f5e9-6346-4b75-be60-0bae76ce46f9.jpg?v=1779249172","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-aroha-stone-xlarge-pekapeka-pendant-bx759","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}