{"product_id":"hei-matau-pounamu-pendant-by-moreton-carvers","title":"Hei Matau Pounamu Pendant | by Moreton Carvers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Hei Matau pendant has been hand carved from New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/jade) \u003cspan\u003eby Moreton carvers founded by Deane Moreton based in Hokitika, South Island.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Matau is the Māori name for fishhook and is a symbol of determination, strength, provision and safe travel over water. \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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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":45645398769855,"sku":"322857","price":745.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/322857HeiMatauPounamuPendantbyMoreton1.jpg?v=1779066572","url":"https:\/\/store.aucklandmuseum.com\/products\/hei-matau-pounamu-pendant-by-moreton-carvers","provider":"Auckland Museum Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}