{"product_id":"nz-serpentine-large-hei-matau-pendant-bw476","title":"NZ Serpentine Large Hei Matau Pendant (BW476)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning Hei Matau carved from NZ Serpentine by Mana Tutou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e69 mm length\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eThe Hei Matau symbolises strength and good health. It serves as a talisman for safe travel particularly over water and is revered as a bringer of good fortune. For those with a connection to the ocean, rivers, and lakes the Hei Matau is cherished as a protective charm and a reminder of nature's abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eNZ Serpentine rich black and green hues, is said to be a wonderful stone to create a strong connection to Papatūānuku, aiding in meditation and spiritual exploration. Clears the chakras and opens the crown, creating balance and a sense of control over ones life. Helps to direct healing energy to problem areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \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\u003cbr\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":51862786343232,"sku":"BW476","price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/476a_d43929f0-34e4-4643-b742-9ed84b85883a.jpg?v=1776738163","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-serpentine-large-hei-matau-pendant-bw476","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}