{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-xxlarge-taiaha-head-pendant-ca907-flower-jade-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone XLarge Taiaha Head Pendant (CA907) Rimu Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful earthy coloured Rimu Pounamu. This piece has been intricately carved into the head of a Taiaha, a fearsome weapon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e131 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e43 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taiaha is an iconic weapon of skilled Māori warriors. It consists of three sections; The upoko (the head), the arero (the protruding tongue), and the tinana (the body). It is a formidable weapon which aerodynamic features and strong body make any skilled wielder an intimidating opponent in battle.\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\u003eComes with an adjustable cord and a jute drawstring bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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":52822941696320,"sku":"CA907","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/907a_d66ba86c-b6b3-4dcd-9154-768c50c2f6a3.jpg?v=1784332644","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-xxlarge-taiaha-head-pendant-ca907-flower-jade-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}