{"product_id":"toki-pounamu-pendant-small-by-moreton-carvers","title":"Toki Pounamu Pendant - Small | by Moreton Carvers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful Toki Pounamu Pendant has been carved from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/ jade) by Moreton carvers founded by Deane Moreton based in Hokitika, South Island.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Toki symbolizes strength, courage and overcoming adversity. The Toki design is derived from the Toki Poutangata which was a very valuable carving tool and more ornately carved.\u003cbr\u003eToki Poutangata were used for ceremonial purposes by Māori chiefs. The wearer of a Toki pendant is said to be the creator or shaper of their own pathway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. It is an extremely tough material and is said to absorb the owners essential spirit, feeding it back to them and enhancing their strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeane Moreton learnt his craft whilst working alongside his father in the family Pounamu\/Greenstone business. Deane has over 30 years’ experience in sourcing and handcrafting New Zealand Pounamu and his designs are a blend of traditional and contemporary designs, inspired by Aotearoa’s rich culture and natural beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moreton Carvers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45161746989247,"sku":"315579","price":156.52,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/315579TokiPounamuPendantMoreton1.jpg?v=1770778261","url":"https:\/\/store.aucklandmuseum.com\/en-us\/products\/toki-pounamu-pendant-small-by-moreton-carvers","provider":"Auckland Museum Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}