{"product_id":"the-still-witness","title":"THE STILL WITNESS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GEkIrt96Z64?si=96sLBF2o2EJ-_doQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHE STILL WITNESS - Hand Carved in \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Antler Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA unique and collectable sculpture by master carver Fumio Noguchi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptional and powerful work: a tuatara, carved in exquisite detail from a single piece of deer antler crown. A testament to Fumio's extraordinary talent, THE STILL WITNESS masterfully bridges the Netsuke traditions of his native Japan with the unique natural heritage of his adopted New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carving captures the ancient, watchful essence of its subject - a living fossil, and the sole survivor of a reptile lineage that walked with dinosaurs over 200 million years ago. The tuatara is depicted in a moment of lifelike stillness, its powerful body curving with grace. Every scale, and the distinctive spiny crest that runs from the top of the head to the tip of the tail, are rendered with remarkable precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn it over and you will find two silver fern leaves carved into the underside. Here the artist has inscribed his signature and the date the carving was completed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis meticulous detail and concentrated pose are a direct reflection of Fumio's fascination with Netsuke, translating that intimate art form into a powerful, tactile sculptural object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from the dense, naturally beautiful crown of a large deer antler, the material’s inherent strength and organic form become one with the subject, creating a piece of substantial weight and permanence. A truly unique taonga (treasure) for the serious collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the bold:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this substantial piece can be fitted with an adjustable cord, transforming this extraordinary sculpture into a powerful and wearable statement. If you would like a cord fitted, please let us know in the comments field at the checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne only - Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eFumio Noguchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer Antler Crown\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80mm (3.1\") long; 75mm (2.9\") wide; 49mm (1.9\") high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48068142268648,"sku":"NZP2FNCTS","price":4571.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Tuatara_9.jpg?v=1771539248","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-es\/products\/the-still-witness","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}