{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-large-kahu-kouma-breastplate-pendant-cb968-hapopo-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone XLarge Eagle Kōuma Breastplate Pendant (CB968) Hapopo Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Eagle Kōuma carved from Hapopo Pounamu is flattering to wear. Carved by Dean Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreast plates give a strong sense of protection and give the wearer a feeling of calm and well being. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBirds hold a sacred place in M\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003eori tradition as\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Kermit Semibold';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edivine messengers between the earthly realm and the heavens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe sacred stone of Aotearoa. Pounamu of this beautiful land encompasses nephrite jade, serpentine and tangiwai (bowenite). To the M\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eā\u003c\/span\u003eori of New Zealand,\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Kermit Semibold';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epounamu (greenstone)\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Kermit Semibold';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis more than a 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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\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\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e47 mm length\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 mm width\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 mm depth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53065571270976,"sku":"CB968","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/IMG_4662.jpg?v=1787621099","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-large-kahu-kouma-breastplate-pendant-cb968-hapopo-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}