{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-medium-kotiate-pendant-bx189-rimu-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Medium Kotiate Pendant (BX189) Rimu Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Rimu Pounamu Kotiate pendant, carved by Nathan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kotiate, meaning to divide the liver, is a short handled club weapon. The striking notches in its design give it the ability to rip and tear into the target. Traditionally carved from a hardwood or whale bone, the Kotiate was a prized weapon. \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":51891814498624,"sku":"BX189","price":260.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/189c_14be3fd1-0818-4156-8843-4cb0b15b5daf.jpg?v=1777348977","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-medium-kotiate-pendant-bx189-rimu-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}