{"product_id":"hangahanga-1","title":"HANGAHANGA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHANGAHANGA - \u003c\/strong\u003eStunning Inanga Jade Tiki pendant hand carved in New Zealand by artist Yuki Tanaka.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANGAHANGA \u003c\/strong\u003e- CREATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANGAHANGA\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand carved from rare New Zealand \u003cspan\u003eInanga\u003c\/span\u003e Jade - a striking and dreamy blueish green colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a medium sized tiki, with lots of body and a careful attention to detail. This is a beautifully designed and carved piece, and will become a wonderful family heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the video to appreciate the craftsmanship, 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\u003eHANGAHANGA\u003c\/strong\u003e is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch and provided with an adjustable cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplimentary Shipping 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\u003eYuki Tanaka - Alex Sands Studio\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: Juicy Red and Sage Green Cord\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: 69mm (2.7\") long; 55mm (2.1\") wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67863821254888,"sku":"NZPASIT2","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Asit2_6.jpg?v=1791863636","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/products\/hangahanga-1","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}