{"product_id":"koru-kirituna-pendant-carved-by-mathew-kiore","title":"Koru Kirituna Pendant carved by Mathew Kiore","description":"This special South Island pounamu resembles eel skin.  It is symbolic of reslience and endurance through hardship.  It is a compass to help us find our way and reference point for our wellbeing.  The koru desgin means growth, good luck and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003eDark in colour yet flecks of green appear when held up to light.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 2.8cm x 2.8cm\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":48342896378062,"sku":"018-00978","price":249.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/7002\/1582\/files\/001-018-00978-1.jpg?v=1789099629","url":"https:\/\/senseandwonder.co.nz\/products\/koru-kirituna-pendant-carved-by-mathew-kiore","provider":"Sense \u0026 Wonder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}