{"product_id":"beautiful-maori-ngai-tahu-pounamu-whale-tail-protector-necklace","title":"Beautiful Ngai Tahu Pounamu Genuine Greenstone Māori Whale Tail Protector Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe whale is a spiritual guardian to Māori, so this Ngai Tahu pounamu whale tail necklace is a beautiful symbol of protection to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genuine NZ greenstone whale tail necklace is stunning, with its polished surface, intricately bound top, and beautifully detailed carving.  It hangs from a long black plaited cord, with adjustable knots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whale tail measures approximately 4.5cm x 4cm (1 3\/4\" x 1 1\/2\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace is made from Ngai Tahu pounamu, in Hokitika, New Zealand.  Each Ngai Tahu greenstone necklace comes with a unique code.  Entering that code into a website brings up the source of the stone, including a photo of the rock it was made from, and details of where it was carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece shown in my photos is made from Kawakawa greenstone, the darkest and strongest form of Pounamu. Its colour ranges from a medium green to a dark forest green, and it is typically not translucent. It is named for the native kawakawa plant, which is traditionally used for its culinary and medicinal properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description readmore\" id=\"rmjs-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndless combinations of Pounamu types occur, and no two pieces are the same,  guaranteeing that your Pounamu is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly made in New Zealand, and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ShopNZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51338871767263,"sku":"GNP01","price":219.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/2082\/1157\/files\/GNP01whaletailnecklace.jpg?v=1788670426","url":"https:\/\/www.shopnz.com\/products\/beautiful-maori-ngai-tahu-pounamu-whale-tail-protector-necklace","provider":"ShopNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}