{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-ruru-owl-sculpture-ce408-hapopo-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Ruru Owl Sculpture (CE408) Hapopo Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Owl sculpture carved locally from Hapopo Pounamu and set on a recycled wood stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e217 mm height - 177mm stone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e134 mm width - 83mm stone \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e89 mm depth - 31mm stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirds hold a sacred place in Māori tradition as divine messengers between the earthly realm and the heavens. Each manu has its own unique symbolism. Ruru are known for their wisdom and farsightedness, reminding you to let go of old patterns that no longer serve you and align with your higher purpose. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67889801462080,"sku":"CE408","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/408a_3be3db3a-9b63-4530-bf64-d6d20cabecfa.jpg?v=1793154644","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-ruru-owl-sculpture-ce408-hapopo-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}