{"product_id":"notched-kouma-breastplate-kouma-pounamu-small-pendant","title":"Notched Kōuma Breastplate Kōkopu Pounamu Small Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breastplate (Kōuma), hand-carved from New Zealand's beautiful Kokopu pounamu, symbolises both physical and symbolic protection when worn over the torso. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe carved notches reflect traditional Māori carving, historically symbolising whakapapa (genealogy) and the passing of wisdom between generations. Today, these notches may also represent whānau members or loved ones, adding personal meaning to each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShowcasing speckles of light brown and dark green, this breastplate features an adjustable black handwoven cord for comfort. Presented in an eco-friendly box, it includes cards detailing its meaning and care—making it a treasured taonga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Sands - Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45927094124697,"sku":"SC6788-S-BL4","price":395.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/3142\/4409\/files\/22305741.jpg?v=1763934849","url":"https:\/\/www.arrowtownstonework.co.nz\/products\/notched-kouma-breastplate-kouma-pounamu-small-pendant","provider":"Arrowtown Stonework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}