{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-porowhita-with-twist-sculpture-bx510-rimu-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Porowhita with Twist Sculpture (BX510) Rimu Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Rimu Pounamu carved into a Porowhita with a Twist Sculpture with a Pounamu base. Carved by Allan Moreton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e137 mm height (porowhita-102mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e176 mm width (porowhita-102mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 mm depth (porowhita-15mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Porowhita (disc\/circle) embodies balance in action - uniting the head (thought), hands (deed), and heart (spirit). It mirrors the celestial dance of the stars, the rhythm of the seasons, and the story of creation itself, reminding us that all life is interconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pikorua (twist) is a beautiful symbol of everlasting connection, loyalty, and the intertwining of lives. A cherished gift between friends, whānau (family), or allies, the Pikorua signifies strength in unity and the beauty of shared journeys.\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":51910854803776,"sku":"BX510","price":2350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/510a_6f7cb046-6fba-4fab-abeb-bee94517d854.jpg?v=1777521137","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-porowhita-with-twist-sculpture-bx510-rimu-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}