{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-mere-ca263-arahura-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Mere (CA263) Arahura Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning blue and green Arahura Pounamu Mere carved locally by Allan Moreton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e299 mm length \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e84 mm width \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e come with a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mere or Patu is far more than a weapon; it is a symbol of the courage, strength, and clarity needed to cut through life's greatest challenges. Crafted with precision, its flat, elongated blade and short handle were designed for close combat, demanding both skill and fearlessness from its wielder. While Patu are made of wood or bone, those carved from Pounamu (greenstone) are referred to as Mere and are treasures of the highest honour.\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\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":52791417798976,"sku":"CA263","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/263a_3319df74-20f6-40ae-bf1f-e65ddd55fe03.jpg?v=1783992541","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-mere-ca263-arahura-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}