{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-hei-tiki-pendant-on-black-cord","title":"NZ Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant on Black Cord","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich green tones and finely carved details give this New Zealand Greenstone Hei Tiki Pendant a distinctive presence. Crafted from Kawakawa pounamu found on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, its sculpted form features prominent rounded eyes, a tilted head and curved limbs, with open spaces bringing definition to the design. Measuring 35mm in length and 20mm in width, the pendant is suspended from a braided black cord, allowing the carving and natural beauty of the stone to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the rich green leaves of the native kawakawa plant, Kawakawa pounamu is prized for its deep green colour and natural markings. Pounamu holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for Māori and is treasured as a taonga—a precious treasure. Gifted and passed through generations, it can carry connections to ancestry, loved ones and important moments, gaining personal significance as its story unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith “hei” referring to something worn around the neck, hei tiki are among Aotearoa New Zealand’s most recognised taonga. Their meanings vary between iwi and individual traditions, with associations that include ancestry, fertility, new beginnings and the continuation of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether chosen to honour a loved one, celebrate a new chapter or acknowledge a connection to whakapapa, this hei tiki offers a meaningful keepsake to wear close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView our New Zealand Pounamu Guide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walkerandhall.co.nz\/pages\/new-zealand-pounamu-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Dimensions: Approx. 35mm x 20mm\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walker \u0026 Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723023581272,"sku":"007-02662","price":408.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1319\/9109\/files\/007-02662_TIKI_SP2.jpg?v=1792036348","url":"https:\/\/walkerandhall.com.au\/products\/nz-greenstone-hei-tiki-pendant-on-black-cord","provider":"Walker \u0026 Hall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}