{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-whale-tail-engraved-earrings-27mm","title":"NZ Greenstone Whale Tail Engraved Earrings - 27mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNZ Greenstone Whale Tail Engraved Earrings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese greenstone earrings are carved in a whale tail shape. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe whale was a significant spiritual icon for Maori. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhales were of huge importance to the Maori as a food and utensil source. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe whale is a symbol of great size and intelligence, and carvings of whales appear on some Maori meeting houses or food storehouses. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhales and dolphins were believed to help some Maori navigate their way across the South Pacific during the Great Migration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThus Whales and Dolphins are symbols of protection, and today this includes protection for travellers on all modes of transport.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin the Whale Tail carving are Maori Koru, representing the unfurling new fern shoot. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritually, the Koru is a symbol of peace, tranquility, new beginnings, and positive change.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo together you have a protective symbol and one of peace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Approx 15 H 27mm W.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DISCOVERIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52528926064772,"sku":"16625","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/1271\/4116\/files\/93-GE011-C-1.jpg?v=1784183580","url":"https:\/\/creativetreasures.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-whale-tail-engraved-earrings-27mm","provider":"Creative Treasures NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}