{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-large-kotuku-pendant-ce428-kokopu-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Large Kōtuku Pendant (CE428) Kokopu Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunningly detailed Kōtuku pendant made from Kokopu Pounamu. Designed and carved locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e87 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirds hold a sacred place in Māori tradition as divine messengers between the earthly realm and the heavens. Each manu has its own unique symbolism. The Kōtuku, or White Heron, is a powerful symbol of beauty and grace. Due to their rarity, they have also become a symbol of special and momentous occasions. The Māori proverb 'te kōtuku rerenga tahi', meaning, 'the white heron of a single flight' was used to describe rare and important visitors. \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\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":67930834993472,"sku":"CE428","price":880.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/CE428-1.png?v=1793590431","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-large-kotuku-pendant-ce428-kokopu-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}