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It measures 45mm by 17mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided polyester cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40578549940279,"sku":"PKA3714S","price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch1-06_8ce2acdf-ef1e-43a5-aaf8-62f55956263d.jpg?v=1766967302"},{"product_id":"kawakawa-kapeu-pendant","title":"Kapeu Kawakawa - Greenstone Kapeu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants, with the subtle curve of its rounded lower tip enhancing its mauri (essence). Traditionally a feminine form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants’ teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kapeu was carved by Paul Anderson from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 93mm by 46mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided polyester cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40579047981111,"sku":"PKA3748S","price":460.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch3-05_766d13a9-25ee-48db-88cc-ac3db622c452.jpg?v=1766967311"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-chain-link-and-pounamu-ring-bracelet-1","title":"Sterling Silver Chain Link and Pounamu Ring Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver bracelet, with rings linked in different styles and a pounamu ring attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pounamu has been sourced from the west coast of the south island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was hand carved by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/raymond-stokes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/raymond-stokes\"\u003eRaymond Stokes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePounamu ring external diameter - 21 x 21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSilver Chain - 173 - 78mm (while clipped) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40592213409847,"sku":"PST3793S","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch9-05.jpg?v=1766967330"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-chain-link-and-pounamu-ring-bracelet-2","title":"Sterling Silver Chain Link and Raukaraka Pounamu Ring Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver bracelet, with rings linked in different styles and a pounamu ring attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pounamu has been sourced from the West Coast of Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island) of Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was hand carved by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/raymond-stokes\"\u003eRaymond Stokes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePounamu ring external diameter - 31 x 31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSilver chain open length - 417mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40592571170871,"sku":"PST3803S","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/lasttwpp-2.jpg?v=1766967335"},{"product_id":"kawakawa-matau-pounamu-hook-pendant","title":"Hei Matau Kawakawa - Pounamu Hook Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. 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They are also considered to provide good luck and safety on water, and are therefore thoughtful gifts for travellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis matau was hand-carved by\u003cspan\u003e Andy Ruskin\u003c\/span\u003e from kawakawa pounamu.\u003c\/span\u003e It measures 51 x 41mm and has an adjustable hand-braided black cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40728396398647,"sku":"10041","price":775.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-11.jpg?v=1766967372"},{"product_id":"kawakawa-fern-pendant-with-sterling-silver-cap","title":"Kawakawa Fern Pendant with Sterling Silver Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Piece was carved by Alex Sands and John Mayo and emasures 40 x 18 x 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Jewellery House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41161070051383,"sku":"10221","price":380.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-4-02.jpg?v=1766967464"},{"product_id":"manaia-kawakawa-greenstone-guardian-pendant","title":"Manaia Kawakawa - Greenstone Guardian Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe manaia is the embodiment of mana - the archetypal Māori measure of worth, respect, and prestige. Along with its role as a kaitiaki (protector) of earth, sea and sky, manaia are spiritual beings which act as messengers between the earthly world and the spiritual. With ethereal presence and energy, manaia protects the wearer and helps maintain spiritual balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manaia was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Rangitoto ki te Tonga (D'Urville Island ) of Te Wai Pounamu. It measures 72mm by 32mm and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41509902975031,"sku":"","price":875.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/72x32DurvilleIslandkawakawapounamumanaiabyJeremywalsh.jpg?v=1766967530"},{"product_id":"manaia-matau-kawakawa-greenstone-gaurdian-fishhook-pendant","title":"Manaia Matau Kawakawa - Greenstone Gaurdian Fishhook Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eManaia, a powerful personal guardian in Māori tradition, embodies mana – the concept of power, authority, and prestige. Believed to possess ethereal presence and energy, the manaia protects its wearer and maintains spiritual balance. In Māori cosmology, the manaia is often depicted as a kaitiaki (protector) and messenger between the earthly and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. The lines and curves not only represent abundance and prosperity but also safe passage across life's journeys, echoing the voyages undertaken by those who first explored and settled the vast Pacific.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manaia hei matau was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. 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This repetitive pattern represents the stories and histories that whakapapa is beholden to, connecting lineage to mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis niho taniwha kōuma was carved by Jeremy Walsh from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 69mm by 60mm, has a semi-gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589903884343,"sku":null,"price":720.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/5_32f54361-697d-4a6d-ba01-af0f46a2c4cd.png?v=1766967618"},{"product_id":"kouma-kawakawa-greenstone-breastplate-pendant","title":"Kōuma Kawakawa- Greenstone Breastplate Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eKōuma are breastplates or shield adornments that represent strength and leadership, whilst evoking the physical. 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It measures 124mm by 118mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589980659767,"sku":null,"price":1625.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/17.png?v=1766967633"},{"product_id":"manaia-kawakawa-greenstone-guardian-pendant-1","title":"Manaia Kawakawa - Greenstone Guardian Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eManaia, a powerful personal guardian in Māori tradition, embodies mana – the concept of power, authority, and prestige. Believed to possess ethereal presence and energy, the manaia protects its wearer and maintains spiritual balance. In Māori cosmology, the manaia is often depicted as a kaitiaki (protector) and messenger between the earthly and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manaia was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kawakawa pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 102mm by 49mm, has a semi-gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41608642986039,"sku":null,"price":1625.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/ArahuraKawakawaTY.png?v=1766967697"},{"product_id":"hei-matau-a-maui-hook-of-maui-pendant","title":"Hei Matau-a-Māui - Hook of Maui Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. 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