{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-medium-manaia-pendant-bx800-kawakawa-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Medium Manaia Pendant (BX800) Kawakawa Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully coloured Kawakawa Pounamu. This Manaia is a lovely one that's been carved locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful protector, the Manaia flows between realms; with its head of a bird soaring to the heavens, its body of a man rooted in the present, and its tail of a fish diving into the depths of the unknown. This mystical being serves as a kaitiaki (guardian), guiding souls safely through life's journeys while maintaining balance between the physical and spiritual worlds. It is a talisman of strength, intuition, and divine connection.\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\u003cspan\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52031247024448,"sku":"BX800","price":350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/800a_999cd8a3-7804-492f-a9ff-a8a5f03c3f77.jpg?v=1779330509","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-medium-manaia-pendant-bx800-kawakawa-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}