{"product_id":"whakapakari","title":"WHAKAPAKARI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWHAKAPAKARI - a magnificent bone Manaia pendant by Andrew Doughty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding example of carved art by Andrew Doughty. This is a beautifully detailed piece, finely carved and incorporating an eclectic mix of materials - bone, pounamu (jade) and mother of pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAKAPAKARI\u003c\/strong\u003e - is a unique carving, that delights with exceptional detail and new surprises every time you study it closely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have one piece only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full description of this piece, written by the artist, is provided below, and we will include it with the pendant:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Manaia Hook is named Whakapakari which means to strengthen, mature, develop.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis style of hook can be traced back to the Maori mythological origins of New Zealand where it is described that the demigod Maui 'fished' up the North Island of New Zealand (which is shaped like a stingray) with the jawbone of his grandmother, Murirangawhenua.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fishhook signifies abundance, nourishment, and strength. As such it represents peace, prosperity, and good health. A fishhook is also a symbol that represents safe journey over water. Hence it is loved by travellers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Manaia Hook has inlays of mother of pearl for the eyes. In the centre are pupils of pounamu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe koru running up the neck of this carving represent the arising of our happiness. The koru symbol is common in New Zealand and is inspired by the unfurling of new fern fronds. Meanings associated with this are new growth, new beginnings and awakening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake some time to view the photos, and the brief video we have taken of the piece slowly rotating. It is beautifully carved and quite unique - a real work of art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWHAKAPAKARI is provided with a black adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Express Shipping is Included in the Price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eAndrew Doughty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone with New Zealand Pounamu (Jade) and Mother of Pearl inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Length: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e61mm (2.4\") long; 34mm (1.3\") at widest point\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48905118974184,"sku":"NZPAD777","price":290.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/777_9.jpg?v=1786929952","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-it\/products\/whakapakari","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}