{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-koropepe-sculpture-bt251-kawakawa-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Koropepe Sculpture (BT251) Kawakawa Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Koropepe sculpture carved from Kawakawa Pounamu set on a Pounamu base. Carved by Allan Moreton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e155 mm length (Koropepe-83mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e141 mm width (Koropepe-90mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e73 mm depth (Koropepe-13mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eSymbolising new beginnings, prosperity, and boundless growth, the Koropepe draws its form from the curled tuna (eel). A creature of both water and land. It inspires adaptability and courage to forge your own path. The Koropepe is a guardian of one's wairua (spiritual essence), ensuring clarity and renewal. Its curves embody the cycles of nature, reminding us that every challenge is an opportunity to navigate toward abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sacred stone of Aotearoa. Pounamu of this beautiful land encompasses nephrite jade, serpentine, and tangiwai (bowenite). To the Māori of New Zealand, Pounamu (greenstone) is more than just a stone, it is a taonga (treasure) woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of their ancestors. Revered as a gift from the gods, it carries the mana (prestige) of the land and the strength of the rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen worn close to the skin it absorbs your wairua (spirit); over time its lustre deepens along with the bond between wearer and stone. Pounamu is a gift from the heart and as such should be worn or displayed with respect and pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51444308017472,"sku":"BT251","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/251a_f31a8881-e5c1-4291-a629-c632987c7f5b.jpg?v=1768442712","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-koropepe-sculpture-bt251-kawakawa-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}