{"product_id":"nz-serpentine-mere-bx067","title":"NZ Serpentine Mere (BX067)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning NZ Serpentine Pounamu Mere. Carved locally by Allan Moreton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis piece does not come with a stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e255 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 mm width \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34 mm depth at handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMere are a short-handled weapon shaped like a club with a flat elongated edge designed for close combat. Though weapons like this were made from a variety of mediums such as wood or bone, ones carved from pounamu were highly prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mere is a symbol of courage, respect and strength. It will enable you to cut through life’s obstacles\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 style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\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 one's life. Helps to direct healing energy to problem areas\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":51757454098752,"sku":"BX067","price":980.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/IMG_1233.jpg?v=1775777005","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-serpentine-mere-bx067","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}