{"product_id":"pakiwaitara","title":"PAKIWAITARA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAKIWAITARA - a magnificent Wheku pendant, carved in Pounamu\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eThis is a standout piece - a powerful wheku creation that proudly reflects the culture behind the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eWe have named this carving \u003cstrong\u003ePAKIWAITARA\u003c\/strong\u003e because, \u003cspan\u003ewithout a doubt, this face has a story to tell, a history to speak of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eThis beautiful taonga is a large-sized pendant, carved from a very dark piece of pounamu. Viewed from varying angles, the stone reflects the light revealing the beautiful shaping of the eyes and mouth and the carved detail on the forehead and around the mouth. The eyes of inset pāua provide a formidable stare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAKIWAITARA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stylised ancestral face, with powerful, linear features, executed with wonderful precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eAs a cornerstone of Māori carving, the wheku embodies an ancestral presence. This taonga serves as a permanent symbol of inherited wisdom, strength, and a direct connection to one's tīpuna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eIts substantial mass and austere expression give it a potent focal point for protection and guidance. This is a significant work, intended for those who value a connection to heritage and the enduring power of ancestral symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thought behind the design in the artists words...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wheku represents an ancestral face, symbolising wisdom, strength and connection to tīpuna (ancestors). A powerful taonga for protection and guidance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful piece, carved with a great deal of care and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe materials used are New Zealand Pounamu (Jade) and Pāua Shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAKIWAITARA\u003c\/strong\u003e is provided with a Pacific Blue\/Juicy Red adjustable cord and lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have one only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: Wisdom ~ Strength ~ Connection to Tīpuna, Ancestors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRuaumoko Carvings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew Zealand Pounamu, Jade with Pāua Shell eye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacific Blue\/Juicy Red Cord with Juicy Red Slipknots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e84mm (3.3\") long; 81mm (3.2\") wide at top\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48895730581736,"sku":"NZPJRW2","price":915.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Jrw2_7.jpg?v=1786682468","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-us\/products\/pakiwaitara","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}