{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-toki-with-twist-sculpture-cb548-hapopo-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Toki with Twist Sculpture (CB548) Hapopo Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Hapopo Pounamu carved into a lovely Toki with Twist Sculpture with a stone base. Made by Allan Moreton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e127 mm height (Toki-96mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e89 mm width (Toki-29mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 mm depth (Toki-13mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toki (adze) is far more than a carving tool; it is a symbol of unwavering determination and mastery. Its blade demanded precision, strength, and respect; qualities that transformed it into a symbol of power and leadership often worn as a pendant by chiefs and elders. Today, it serves as a talisman, inspiring the wearer to face life's challenges with the same resilience and skill as the ancestors who wielded it.\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, \u003cspan\u003ewhānau \u003c\/span\u003e(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\u003ePounamu is a gift from the heart and as such should be 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":53065473458496,"sku":"CB548","price":720.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/IMG_4433.jpg?v=1787617585","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-toki-with-twist-sculpture-cb548-hapopo-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}