{"product_id":"perspective","title":"PERSPECTIVE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KlSQeQ1zenQ?si=fiUbP6pePxfjB4XD\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERSPECTIVE - hand carved skull ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magnificent ring is meticulously hand-carved from the resilient tine of a Red Deer antler. Transformed into a striking skull motif by the skilled hands of master carver \u003c\/span\u003eFumio Noguchi\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a piece for those among you who love skulls and appreciate creative design and outstanding craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spectacular piece of wearable art for lovers of contemporary and symbolic jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eThe skull has held profound meaning throughout history, representing both mortality and eternity. In ancient cultures, it was a sacred emblem of power, protection, and the cycle of life and death. Warriors and shamans revered skulls as vessels of wisdom, while in Mexican \u003cem\u003eDía de los Muertos \u003c\/em\u003e(Day of the Dead)\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003etraditions, it is celebrated as an enduring connection between the living and the departed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eIn modern times, the skull remains a bold statement - a symbol of rebellion, resilience, and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from \u003c\/span\u003enaturally shed Red Deer antler\u003cspan\u003e, this ring carries the energy of the wild shaped into an enduring piece of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skull is an ancient symbol that has long been adopted to evoke a host of strong emotional responses - ranging from fear to courage and individuality. It is often seen as a representation of death and mortality, but throughout time it has been adopted to symbolise many other things, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrating the memory of the dead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrating life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a symbol of life after death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a symbol of change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkulls are worn to bring good luck, or avoid bad luck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are also worn to symbolise toughness, machismo, courage, bravery or indifference to death and danger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are seen as a symbol of nonconformity, free-thinking, and rebelliousness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr, they are worn as visually striking fashion accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a close look at the photos to appreciate the detail of this piece. It has been signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePERSPECTIVE \u003c\/b\u003ewill be packaged and shipped in a woven kete pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne only - Shipping Worldwide with EXPRESS COURIER is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eFumio Noguchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand Red Deer Antler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of inner dimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23mm (0.9\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm (1.2) diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Z\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48074760126696,"sku":"NZP2FNSR1","price":848.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Skull_8.jpg?v=1771795918","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/products\/perspective","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}