{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-medium-stingray-or-whai-pendant-bx720-kawakawa-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Medium Stingray or Whai Pendant (BX720) Kawakawa Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully carved Whai (\u003cem\u003estingray\u003c\/em\u003e) made from Kawakawa Pounamu. Hand carved locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whai (stingray) embodies protection, intuition, and the art of effortless flow. Its sleek, fluid movements through the ocean teaches us to navigate life's currents with poise and resilience. The whai moves by sensing vibrations in the water. This is a reminder to listen to your instincts. The truth is often felt, not seen. \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":52031249449280,"sku":"BX720","price":380.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/720a_075c58ac-6780-4b31-9f0f-c7b0f2a76609.jpg?v=1779330617","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-medium-stingray-or-whai-pendant-bx720-kawakawa-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}