{"product_id":"ripeka-aranga","title":"RIPEKA - ARANGA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIPEKA - ARANGA - A Beautiful Bone and Jade Cross Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the artists words below...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis ripeka is named - Aranga (rising up, arising, resurrection).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAs a symbol of atonement, the message of the cross is that Jesus Christ, God's own Son, willingly suffered and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, As it says in Romans 5:8, \"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.“ As a result, Jesus Christ attained victory over death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe front patten on the cross contains a Rauponga pattern that symbolises lineage, In this instance, it is our adoption into Gods family, Ephesians 1:5, states, \"in love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe koru on the back depicts a growing vine, For we are grafted into the vine through the gift of grace freely given. In general, the koru represents new life and new beginnings so is very fitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe markings in-between the korus symbolise that we are carried, supported and nurtured by God's love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn the centre is an inlay of pāua. This represents the depths of abounding steadfast love, grace, justification and sanctification for which we only glimpse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eKia tau ki a tātou katoa Te atawhai o to tātou Ariki a Ihu Karaiti Me te aroha o te Atua Me te whiwhingatahitanga Ki te Walrua Tapu Ake, ake, ake, Amine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all Forever and ever. Amen.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIPEKA - ARANGA \u003c\/strong\u003ereally is a work of art to wear! This piece is carved from\u003cspan\u003e bone and stained for detail. The centre inlay is gorgeous Opal which represents the depths of abounding steadfast love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAndrew has paired this lovely Cross with a black adjustable cord. If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate beautiful craftsmanship - check this piece out, it's a beauty!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew provides a note to the holder of the carving, which is included in your package. This is special, as it creates a connection between the artist, Andrew, the carving and the owner of\u003cstrong\u003e RIPEKA - ARANGA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pendant will be delivered to you on a plaited, adjustable cord. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will also include our 'Kia Ora' card, which explains the meaning behind the Koru design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpress Shipping is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning: Unconditional Love ~ Supported ~ Carried\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andrew Doughty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bone with Jade and Paua Shell inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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: 66mm (2.6\") long; 42mm (1.6\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48905121792232,"sku":"NZPAD794","price":1198.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/794_9.jpg?v=1786930507","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/products\/ripeka-aranga","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}