{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-koru-sculpture-bt980-hapopo-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Koru Sculpture (BT980) Hapopo Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Hapopo Pounamu carved into a lovely Koru Sculpture and set on a pounamu base. Hand Carved by Allan Moreton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 mm height (Koru 57mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85 mm width (Koru 60mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54 mm depth (Koru 10mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koru, shaped like an unfurling fern frond, embodies new life, growth, and infinite possibilities. Its gentle spiral carries a deep sense of peace and spiritual harmony, reflecting nature's perfect balance. The Koru is often carved with interwoven fronds, representing the bonds of family, friendship, and love.\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53024001589568,"sku":"BT980","price":740.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/980a_ef6963c1-0f10-4c1f-870e-18c4832f799b.jpg?v=1786748352","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-koru-sculpture-bt980-hapopo-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}