{"product_id":"kotuku-1","title":"KŌTUKU","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKŌTUKU - White Heron\u003c\/strong\u003e - a magnificent, work of art to wear!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand carved by Andrew Doughty in jade and bone.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA description of this piece in the artists words...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis taonga has been named Kōtuku - White Heron. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is a combination of pounamu with an overlay of bone. The eyes of the bird are made of inlaid pounamu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe pounamu is based on the shape of the Tomairaki (Tōmairangi), which is reminiscent of a dew drop. At another level, it symbolises the physical vehicle that each of us possess. In the grand scheme of things, it is as fleeting as the morning dew.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Ka patapata iho taku whakaakoranga āno he ua, ka maturuturu iho taku kupu ano he tomairangi (tomairaki), me te ua punehunehu ki runga i te tipu hou.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is interpreted to \"My teaching drops like rain, my words trickle forth like dew and the misty rain on new shoots\". As such, this is an expression of great wisdom. This poem was gifted to me by the late Kaumātua and Tohonga Na te Upoko Runaka o Te Runaka ki Otautahi o Kai Tahu, Rev'd Maurice Manawaroa Gray MNZM, LTh,JP.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpon this is a bird. This is a symbol with several layers of meaning. At one level it represents freedom and the inner life of the spirit. It is through the Wairua Tapu that we receive the breath of life. We are more than just physical beings. Therefore, at another level it represents the attainment of true spiritual direction. Being inlayed upon the pounamu shows that it is grounded upon reality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Kōtuku - White Heron is a rare bird in Aotearoa. Hence the famous whakataukī (proverb): \"He kōtuku rerenga tahi\" - Meaning a white heron's flight is seen but once. This signifies a rare, profound person, visitor, or once-in-a-lifetime life opportunity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a medium sized piece, intricately carved and beautiful to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKŌTUKU\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marvellous piece that will certainly draw attention and comment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKŌTUKU\u003c\/strong\u003e is lovingly 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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping worldwide - Express Courier Shipping is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: Inner Peace ~ Grounded ~ Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eAndrew Doughty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: New Zealand Jade, Pounamu with Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sunrise Yellow\/Ice White\/Black Cord with Sunrise Yellow Popper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adjustable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 79mm (3.1\") long; 23mm (0.9\") wide at bottom\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48908569772264,"sku":"NZPAD810","price":372.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Ad810_8.jpg?v=1787083250","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-fr\/products\/kotuku-1","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}