{"product_id":"whakapai-ake","title":"WHAKAPAI AKE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAKAPAI AKE - A Beautiful Bone Whale Tail Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAKAPAI AKE\u003c\/strong\u003e - To Refine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the artists words below...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Taonga is named Whakapai Ake which means To Refine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn general, the whale tail represents strength, power, and speed. Such symbolism is obvious to those who have directly encountered these masters of the sea. There are also elements of sensitivity and hidden knowledge held within this symbol. This relates to the great empathy and intelligence that these great mammals possess. There are historical and recorded instances where help to humans has been given by the mighty whale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe design on the front of the carving has several layers of meaning. The pattern flowing up the neck of the carving represents the currents of the ocean. This is symbolic of the currents of our spiritual life arising to the surface and guiding us to gain the attainments of inner peace, liberation and union with truth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Koru on the front also represents our untapped potential and leads to the unfolding of great wisdom and love. It is the new dawn, new beginnings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the back we see the pattern of turbulence. The unpredictable nature of life. However, it creates an overall pattern of beauty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLike the whale arising from the depths of the ocean we are able to rise above the mundane and meaningless and acquire a broader vision. The growth of our humanity as it relates to our personal spiritual life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAKAPAI AKE \u003c\/strong\u003ereally is a work of art to wear! This piece is carved from\u003cspan\u003e bone and stained for detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAndrew has paired this lovely whale tail with a Black adjustable cord. If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate beautiful craftsmanship - check this piece out, it's a beauty!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew provides a note to the holder of the carving, which is included in your package. This is special, as it creates a connection between the artist, Andrew, the carving and the owner of\u003cstrong\u003e WHAKAPAI AKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Koru\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Māori word for 'loop'. The spiral shaped koru design represents an unfolding silver fern frond. The circular movement towards an inner coil refers to ‘going back to the beginning’.  The unfurling frond itself is symbolic of new life, new beginnings, hope and rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note - the photo shown worn is for size reference only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pendant will be delivered to you on a plaited, adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will also include our 'Kia Ora' card, which explains the meaning behind the Koru design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpress Shipping is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: Inner Peace ~ Liberation ~ Wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andrew Doughty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 65mm (2.5\") long; 35mm (1.3\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48905100853480,"sku":"NZPAD778","price":290.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/778_4.jpg?v=1786929397","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-fr\/products\/whakapai-ake","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}