{"product_id":"rere-ratapu","title":"RERE RATAPU","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRERE RATAPU\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sunday Glide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA significant work of art, suitable for both wearing and display. Hand carved by Andrew Doughty, this substantial necklace is crafted from bone with inlays of jade, pāua shell, and brass, and is accompanied by a wooden display stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis piece is a contemporary, chest-plate carving depicting the outspread wings of the kāhu - the New Zealand hawk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work is visually striking, beautifully designed and masterfully carved - a gorgeous depiction of the outstretched wings of the hawk. Beyond this, it carries layered meaning - each wing bearing its own symbolic weight. The left wing represents love and compassion; the right, wisdom and discernment. These qualities are not overtly stated but revealed through the detail carved into the bone - fine lines, careful negative space, and a balanced asymmetry that invites closer inspection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRERE RATAPU\u003c\/strong\u003e can be worn or displayed on its custom maire wood stand. In either form it stands as a fine sculptural piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a significant work of art, designed and created by a very fine artist working with precision, restraint, and genuine depth of thought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in your package we provide a note from the carver about your original work of Art to Wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have added a removable Chocolate Brown fixed length cord. This is looped onto the necklace so you have the choice to wear or display this gorgeous piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRERE RATAPU\u003c\/strong\u003e will be shipped packaged in a woven kete pouch and provided with a Chocolate Brown fixed length cord with paua shell toggle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping worldwide - delivered with Express Courier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: Wisdom ~ Love ~ Compassion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eAndrew Doughty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial of Necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBone, New Zealand Pounamu (Jade), Pāua Shell and Brass inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial of Stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Maire Wood with Mother of Pearl inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chocolate Brown Cord with Sea Moss Blue Poppers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eFIXED\u003c\/strong\u003e with Pāua Shell Toggle - 50cm circumference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60mm (2.3\") long; 160mm (6.2\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of necklace displayed on stand\u003c\/strong\u003e: 75mm (2.9\") high; 195mm (7.6\") wide at base\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48284992372968,"sku":"NZPAD4D5","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Ad4d5_22.jpg?v=1776892361","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/products\/rere-ratapu","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}