{"product_id":"providential","title":"PROVIDENTIAL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/efURqp7cUVA?si=IG19-3krGhu_gIBC\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePROVIDENTIAL - \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautiful New Zealand Pounamu Tiki pendant hand carved by Kyohei Noguchi.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Taonga for Generations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a significant taonga (treasure), a medium\/large Hei Tiki carved from New Zealand pounamu, designed to be worn and passed down as a family heirloom. Its form follows a traditional design: one three-fingered hand rests on the chest, the other on the thigh, a pose that is often seen on the tiki design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone itself is exceptional. It is a deep, dark green, dramatically marked by areas of deep rusty-red. This colouration, caused by mineral deposits during the pounamu's formation, gives the pendant a unique and distinctive character, making it truly one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hei Tiki is traditionally connected to themes of family and continuity. It is widely regarded as a symbol of Hine-te-iwaiwa, a celebrated ancestress associated with fertility, childbirth, and strong family values. For this reason, the tiki is regarded as a figure that honours the bond between generations, and the creation of new life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the video to appreciate the craftsmanship evident in this carving, and the lovely colour of the jade he has used.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable in this piece is the design of the mouth and tongue. Kyohei has carved a split tongue. I have a book which refers to this particular design feature which has been seen in some very old tiki.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVIDENTIAL will be packaged in one of our kete pouches for shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will deliver this beautiful Tiki on a hand plaited brown adjustable cord and will ship to you with Express Courier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertility ~ Fortune ~ Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eKyohei Noguchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand Pounamu, Jade with Mother of Pearl Eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown - 4 Plait\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm (2\") long; 90mm (3.5\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48074826481896,"sku":"NZP2KNT1","price":4555.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/2knt1_10.jpg?v=1771868710","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/products\/providential","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}