{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-medium-whetumarama-or-ratana-star-pendant-bn720-kawakawa-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Medium Whetumarama or Ratana Star Pendant (BN720) Kawakawa Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully coloured Kawakawa Pounamu or Ratana Star. Carved by Dean Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA symbol of the Ratana Church. The Morning Star above a Crescent Moon is of significant importance; as among other things it is a depiction of the Holy Trinity. This symbol was adopted by Ratana and became known as the ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhetumarama’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\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":51754702930240,"sku":"BN720","price":380.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/720a_116dc44e-9413-49f7-84d2-89c0c8537790.jpg?v=1775706483","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-medium-whetumarama-or-ratana-star-pendant-bn720-kawakawa-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}