{"product_id":"kouma-pounamu-carved-by-mathew-kiore","title":"Kouma Pounamu carved by Mathew Kiore","description":"Made from inanga pounamu which symbolises clarity, gentleness, humility, connection, growth, peace.\u003cbr\u003e\"True strength is not found in noise but in peace\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rongoa binding symbolises her children Wairua, Ita, Mauri, Tapu, Mana and is the direct divine connection to our Atua.\u003cbr\u003eThe kouma shape is to protect and shield from spiritual or emotional challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarved from the same stone are the earrings pictured, also available.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 8.5cm (across the top) x 6cm (down the centre)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the artistry and cultural heritage embodied in every one-off piece.","brand":"Wild at Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48342906896590,"sku":"018-00983","price":419.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/7002\/1582\/files\/001-018-00983-1.jpg?v=1789099648","url":"https:\/\/senseandwonder.co.nz\/products\/kouma-pounamu-carved-by-mathew-kiore","provider":"Sense \u0026 Wonder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}