{"product_id":"kahurangi-pounamu-earrings-carved-by-mathew-kiore","title":"Kahurangi Pounamu Earrings carved by Mathew Kiore","description":"These earrings are made from Kahurangi pounamu, the rarest and most translucent variety of NZ greenstone. \u003cbr\u003eKahurangi translates to nobility or precious stone and carries meaning of being bold, confident and chiefly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.5cm x 1.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMathew Kiore, a Dunedin-based carver of Ngati Maniapoto descent, breathes new life into these historic tools. Registered with Ngai Tahu, Mathew sources his materials, including pounamu, from the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. His carvings are not just art but a vital part of his work in mental health, fostering a deeper connection to the environment and promoting wellness. Through Kia Whai Hina, Mathew's mission is to make the world better by caring for self, family, community, and the environment.","brand":"Wild at Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48342906831054,"sku":"018-00982","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/7002\/1582\/files\/001-018-00982-1.jpg?v=1789099642","url":"https:\/\/senseandwonder.co.nz\/products\/kahurangi-pounamu-earrings-carved-by-mathew-kiore","provider":"Sense \u0026 Wonder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}