{"product_id":"korowai-tiki","title":"KOROWAI TIKI","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKOROWAI TIKI - \u003c\/strong\u003eA Stunning Inanga Jade Tiki pendant hand carved in New Zealand.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKOROWAI TIKI\u003c\/strong\u003e carved in Inanga jade - this particular stone is a gorgeous pale minty green colour with darker coloured striations running through it. An uncommon coloured jade and, I think, the perfect stone for this emblematic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent chatoyant vein runs across the back of \u003cstrong\u003eKOROWAI TIKI\u003c\/strong\u003e. Another natural feature of the stone that makes the piece even more special!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large piece which sits beautifully across the chest - a striking and very unique carving! It is beautifully carved with a terrific design that has been superbly executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the video to appreciate the craftsmanship evident in this carving, and the variation of colour in the jade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tiki is a well recognised symbol in Maori culture, but also has historical roots in Hawaiian and wider Polynesian cultures. It is believed to symbolise fertility, and was often worn by women as a fertilising symbol. Its form is believed to represent a human embryo, often carved with the hands placed on the loins in what is believed to be a direct reference to fertility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pendants were traditionally highly valued and wearers were seen to possess clarity of thought, loyalty, great inner knowledge and strength of character.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiki is believed by some to have come from the stars, and was regarded as the 'first man'. He was (and still is) believed to have a positive influence on fertility, and to bring the wearer good luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery with Express Courier is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: Fertility ~ Fortune ~ Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlex Sands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: New Zealand Inanga Jade, Pounamu with Pāua Shell eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick Wapiti Brown Cord with Chestnut Popper and 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\u003cspan\u003e: 52mm (2\") long; 88mm (3.4\") wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846691881192,"sku":"NZPASIT1","price":1425.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/NzpAsIt1_17.jpg?v=1791404961","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-it\/products\/korowai-tiki","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}