{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-medium-tekoteko-head-pendant-bw464-inanga-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Medium TekoTeko Head Pendant (BW464) Inanga Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully detailed Tekoteko carved from Inanga Pounamu. Carved by Dean Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e71 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tekoteko stands as a powerful embodiment of the ancestors, their wisdom, and their unwavering protection. Traditionally carved as a figure atop the wharenui (meeting house), it serves as both guardian and guide; connecting the living with the spirits of those who came before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen worn or revered, the tekoteko is believed to channel ancestral knowledge, offering clarity, strength, and foresight to its bearer. Its watchful presence is a reminder you are never alone; the past walks with you. \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\u003eComes 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":51571987284288,"sku":"BW464","price":700.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/BW464-1.jpg?v=1772157412","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-medium-tekoteko-head-pendant-bw464-inanga-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}