{"product_id":"pere-tapawha","title":"PERE TAPAWHĀ","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePERE TAPAWHĀ\u003c\/strong\u003e - a carved arrowhead pendant made from superlative New Zealand pounamu.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePERE TAPAWHĀ - Arrowhead. \u003c\/strong\u003eHand carved for us by Andrew Doughty.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA description of this piece in the artists words...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis taonga has been named Pere Tapawhā which translates arrowhead shape. It is a combination of two types of pounamu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe base design is the shape of a contemporary Hei Toki (adze). The stone is from the Arahura river located near Hokitika on New Zealand's West Coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn general, the Hei Toki is a symbol of strength, courage, power, and authority. Traditionally they had two uses. They were functional tools used for cutting down trees and used by Tohunga Whakairo (Master Carvers) to create their elaborate carvings. Secondly, they were bound to ornate wooden handles and used for ceremonial purposes. Only strong chiefs with a lot of mana could wield the toki poutangata (ceremonial axe). Due to this connection with Māori Chiefs they are a symbol of great Mana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eUpon this base is inlayed some Douglas Creek pounamu in the shape reminiscent of an arrowhead. This represents direction, overcoming struggle, and moving forward. At another level it also symbolises nourishment through the ability to hunt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is a medium sized pendant, intricately carved and beautiful to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERE TAPAWHĀ\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marvellous piece, carved from unique New Zealand pounamu. A pendant that punches above its weight! It will certainly draw attention and comment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERE TAPAWHĀ\u003c\/strong\u003e has a black adjustable cord, and will be shipped with a woven kete pouch. 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\u003eComplimentary Express Shipping is Included in the Price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: Wisdom ~ Inner Peace ~ Stability\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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; 24mm (0.9\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48905125331176,"sku":"NZPAD809","price":698.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/809_6.jpg?v=1786931899","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-us\/products\/pere-tapawha","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}