{"product_id":"tahutahi-hei-matau-2","title":"Tahutahi Hei Matau","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking and beautifully handcrafted, this Tahutahi hei matau pendant showcases the exceptional natural beauty of one of Aotearoa’s rarest varieties of pounamu. Featuring a bold, sweeping fishhook design with an elegant inward spiral and delicate carved edge detailing, its rich green colouring is complemented by striking white crystalline patterns, creating a distinctive, one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound exclusively within a single catchment in South Westland, Tahutahi is prized for its rarity, exceptional hardness and distinctive appearance. Traditionally symbolising protection, prosperity and safe passage over water, the hei matau is a meaningful taonga. Smoothly polished and suspended from a dark grey braided cord, this beautiful pendant combines traditional Māori symbolism with contemporary craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestland Greenstone is the only retail store in New Zealand authorised to sell Tahutahi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the special relationship of Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio as kaitiaki of this rare stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Tahutahi pounamu from South Westland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricately carved hei matau design symbolising protection and prosperity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich green colouring with distinctive white crystalline patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, polished finish with dark grey braided cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique, one-of-a-kind piece made in New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Westland Greenstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67915704238238,"sku":"021904","price":760.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/1130\/9982\/files\/MarbledGreenJadeKoruPendant.png?v=1793766768","url":"https:\/\/www.westlandgreenstone.co.nz\/products\/tahutahi-hei-matau-2","provider":"Westland Greenstone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}