{"product_id":"rakaia","title":"RAKAIA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Container_12jre_8 _Container-fullscreen_12jre_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Modal_12jre_8 _Modal-fullscreen_12jre_8\" role=\"dialog\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_BodyWrapper_10jtm_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Body_10jtm_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_PreviewContainer_3ft15_8 _SideSpace_3ft15_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_PreviewSidebar_3ft15_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MediaDetailsPanel_nc62d_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_AltTextForm_1aqky_6\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_AltText_1aqky_6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAKAIA - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exceptional, large Jade Salmon Matau necklace, hand carved by Kerry Thompson. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe RAKAIA is a large, hand-carved salmon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ematau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (hook) pendant by artist Kerry Thompson, made from New Zealand pounamu. Its sculpted form captures the salmon’s power and motion - flowing, muscular, and graceful. The design is bold and balanced, with a smooth, sweeping shape that feels strong and looks elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe salmon is a symbol of tenacity and resolve. Born in freshwater, it travels vast distances against strong currents, navigating by instinct to return to its spawning grounds. For the wearer, this pendant can represent persistence through hard times, staying true to one’s own path, or honouring any significant journey back to a place, a person, or a deeper sense of self.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWe named it after the Rakaia River, one of the South Island’s great braided rivers and New Zealand’s most famous salmon river. With its wide, shifting gravel channels and powerful flows, the Rakaia is a fitting namesake - wild, beautiful, and central to the salmon’s story in this country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKerry’s skill shows in the flawless finish. The stone has a unique two-tone colouring in soft mossy greens and is polished to a silky, tactile smoothness. This careful craftsmanship, combined with the rare jade and the expressive carving, makes the RAKAIA a distinctive piece - one that connects the wearer to both the artistry of pounamu and the enduring spirit of the river and of fish it honours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little about this design...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wearer of a Hei-Matau is seen as a provider and protector who is strong willed and determined to succeed in life - what a lovely sentiment to gift to someone important to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAKAIA \u003c\/strong\u003eis provided with a hand-plaited, adjustable cord. Position it where it suits you best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTake a look at the video and you will appreciate the artistry of this beautiful piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso included, our 'Kia ora' card, which explains the meaning behind the hook design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDELIVERY WITH EXPRESS COURIER IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProsperity ~ Abundance ~ Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerry Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New Zealand Jade, Pounamu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eMatte\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick Manuka Green\/Pacific Blue Cord with Pacific Blue Popper and Manuka 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 99mm (3.9\") long, 50mm (1.9\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48916777730280,"sku":"NZPKTSHJ1","price":2371.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Ktshj1_1.jpg?v=1787252006","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-es\/products\/rakaia","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}