{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-whale-sculpture-bx478-kawakawa-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Whale Sculpture (BX478) Kawakawa Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdorable Whale sculpture carved locally from Kawakawa Pounamu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 mm height\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 mm width\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 mm depth \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whale, or tohorā in Māori, is a symbol of deep intelligence, compassion, and spiritual guidance. It is the perfect gift for anyone who has an affinity with the sea and these beautiful creatures.  The tohorā offers protection and guidance while navigating through life.\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":52118430515520,"sku":"BX478","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/IMG_1092.jpg?v=1781305569","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-whale-sculpture-bx478-kawakawa-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}