{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-large-hei-tiki-pendant-bk933-inanga-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone XLarge Hei Tiki Pendant (BK933) Inanga Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely detailed Hei Tiki made from stunning Inanga Pounamu. Hand carved locally by Raniera Watson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 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\u003ePassed through generations, the Hei Tiki is more than an ornament - it embodies ancestral connection, and symbolises fertility, prosperity, and protection. Believed to bestow strength of character, it guides the wearer towards loyalty, clarity, and keen perception. Often carved with its tongue protruding, the Tiki wards off negativity, serving as both a spiritual guardian and a beacon of good fortune.\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\u003ecomes with an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadjustable cord \u003cspan\u003eand a jute drawstring bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact one pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51099745780032,"sku":"BK933","price":750.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/933a.jpg?v=1759194339","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-large-hei-tiki-pendant-bk933-inanga-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}