{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-manu-bird-pendant-bt734-kawakawa-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Manu Bird Pendant (BT734) Kawakawa Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunningly carved Manu or Bird Pendant made from Kawakawa Pounamu. Carved locally by Dean Taylor.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePīwakawaka (fantail) - joyfulness, endings and new beginnings. Ruru (owl) - protection, wisdom. Kererū (wood pigeon) - abundance. Tūi - brings the voices of the ancestors, and Kōtare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Kingfisher) - patience and precision.\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 Comes with an adjustable cord and Jute drawstring bag.\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51608096080192,"sku":"BT734","price":280.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/BT734-1.jpg?v=1773201139","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-manu-bird-pendant-bt734-kawakawa-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}