{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-large-mangopare-hammerhead-pendant-cb711-flower-jade-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Large Mangōpare Hammerhead Pendant (CB711) Raukaraka Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Raukaraka Pounamu carved into a\u003cspan\u003e Mangōpare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or Hammerhead Shark. Hand carved locally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 mm length\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 mm depth\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hammerhead's commanding presence in the ocean marks it as a kaitiaki (guardian), shielding its wearer from harm and negative energies. It embodies unyielding strength, fearless protection, and the determination to overcome any obstacle.\u003c\/span\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\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":53039298445632,"sku":"CB711","price":650.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/711a_74af30bf-fde0-40ef-bf2f-5e1f480460c3.jpg?v=1787172959","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-large-mangopare-hammerhead-pendant-cb711-flower-jade-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}