{"product_id":"manawanui","title":"MANAWANUI","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMANAWANUI\u003c\/strong\u003e - Steadfast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand carved Whale Bone Manaia Pendant by Andrew Doughty.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANAWANUI\u003c\/strong\u003e is a\u003cspan\u003e significant carving, executed in whalebone recovered from a whale that stranded on the East coast of the South Island near Kaikōura, New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the words of the artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Manaia Hook is named Manawanui which means Steadfast. The name is in connection with the strength of the whale bone and its persevering qualities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis style of hook can be traced back to the Māori mythological origins of New Zealand where it is described that the demigod Maui 'fished' up the North Island of New Zealand (which is shaped like a stingray) with the jawbone of his grandmother, Murirangawhenua.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fishhook signifies abundance, nourishment, and strength. As such it represents peace, prosperity, and good health. A fishhook is also a symbol that represents safe journey over water. Hence it is loved by travellers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Manaia Hook has an inlay of Pāua for the eyes. The koru running up the neck of this carving represent the arising of our happiness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe koru symbol is common in New Zealand and is inspired by the unfurling of the new fern fronds. Meanings associated with this are new growth, new beginnings and awakening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt depicts a manaia - a mythical being that lives half in this world and half in the world of the spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manaia’s eyes are set with pāua shell, adding a piercing stare. Every element of the composition is thoughtfully connected, with no aspect overlooked or understated. The result is a flawlessly executed taonga, serious in tone and unmistakably the work of a carver operating at the peak of their craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANAWANUI\u003c\/strong\u003e will be delivered packaged in a woven kete pouch and is provided with an adjustable cord. Also included in your package, a note from the carver about your original work of Art to Wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Sale In New Zealand only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery with Express Courier is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eAndrew Doughty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whale Bone with Pāua Shell Eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black\/Khaki Green Cord with Black Popper and Sage Green Slipknots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adjustable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 61mm (2.4\") long; 36mm (1.4\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48909222117608,"sku":"NZPAD740","price":447.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Ad740_6.jpg?v=1787080360","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-au\/products\/manawanui","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}