{"product_id":"silver-drift","title":"SILVER DRIFT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pbEGmwbC5lo?si=3uK1bQbtsu_VbnTb\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeave a Lasting impression with this Substantial and Striking Toki Pendant by Kerry Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis toki is a beauty! Hand-carved by Kerry Thompson with technical precision and artistic vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone is a dense, deep green tangiwai pounamu, distinguished by naturally occurring silver flecks scattered throughout - iron minerals included during the stone's formation. These subtle variations lend the piece depth and character, catching light in ways that reward close examination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtched into the front face are complex koru designs, rendered with subtlety through contrasts in polish. Rather than commanding attention, they emerge quietly as light shifts across the surface - a deliberate approach that allows the stone to remain the focus while revealing its cultural layers to those who look closely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brief video presentation captures the interplay of light and form, offering the best appreciation of the work's refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTangiwai is the most ancient form of pounamu and takes its name from the Māori 'tangi' - to cry and 'wai' - water, 'tears of sorrow'. It is the perfect stone for this marvellous pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toki, or adze, is a symbol of strength. The adze was a key survival tool, so the owner of a good one was believed to be strong and powerful ....and this is a good one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, the toki is worn to provide strength and courage to assist through life's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe provide SILVER DRIFT on an adjustable black cord.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe include our 'Kia Ora' card explaining the meaning behind the Toki design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery to you with Express Courier is included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning of Toki:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCourage ~ Wisdom ~ Authority\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eKerry Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand Tangiwai Pounamu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished and Matte\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Cord and Binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCord Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adjustable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mm (4.7\") long, 37mm (1.4\") wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48081810292968,"sku":"NZPKTTT6","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Kttt6_9.jpg?v=1771961054","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/products\/silver-drift","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}