{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-large-kouma-breastplate-pendant-ca706-rimu-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Large Kōuma Breastplate Pendant (CA706) Rimu Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncredible Rimu Pounamu Kōuma with the Matariki star cluster which has been done with subtle pearlescent resign to give it a star like shine in the sun. Carved by Dean Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49 mm length\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e84 mm width\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e10 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMatariki, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNgā mata o te ariki Tāwhirimātea (The eyes of the god Tāwhirimātea),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis a cluster of stars that signal the Māori new year. It is a time to reconnect and come together with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewhānau, bid farewell to the dead, celebrate the gift of the present, and plan for the future. E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003each star represents an aspect of our environment. As Te Iwa o Matariki makes a return in our skies, a prediction is made for the coming year. This prediction can advise us on how best to plant, hunt, and harvest in the year ahead. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eBreast plates or Shield give a strong sense of protection and give the wearer a feeling of calm and well being.\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\u003eComes with an adjustable cord and a jute drawstring bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":52298490806592,"sku":"CA706","price":400.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/706a_c13f16b6-5faf-44a1-8534-6ee1bcb5858b.jpg?v=1781839127","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-large-kouma-breastplate-pendant-ca706-rimu-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}