{"title":"The Sands Signature Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eSands Carving Studio is proud to announce the launch of our new luxury collection – the Sands Signature Collection. This exquisite range of hand-crafted jewellery and sculpture brings together the finest materials, hand-selected precious stones, and an eye for detail to create pieces that are both timeless and collectible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"product-23","title":"Moa Hunter Period - Shell Rei Niho Neck Ornament","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Archaic or Moa Hunter period is when the Polynesians made first contact with the moa, around 700 to 800 years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoa Hunter people adorned themselves with necklaces made of various materials, including shark teeth, ivory, shell, stone, bird bone tubes, sperm whale teeth, and porpoise teeth, often featuring a central pendant made from a large sperm whale tooth or a stone replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original Moa Hunter Period style necklace features 9 individually shaped Rei Niho shell pieces. 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Mauri, originating at the tip of the nose, extends upwards to the center of the forehead, representing a profound connection to the spiritual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Māori culture, matakite embodies intuition, foresight, and the ability to perceive beyond the physical realm. 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Hei tiki, worn by Māori, symbolize the form of the first human and serve as revered gifts, representing ornaments of honor and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from bronze, this Hei Tiki Sculpture is a limited edition, with only 25 pieces made. Originally carved in Pounamu (NZ Nephrite), it embodies the cultural significance of the Hei Tiki. This sculpture stands as a timeless symbol of tradition and prestige, with this particular piece being number 8 in the limited edition series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Signature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40835952738359,"sku":"10051","price":2398.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/bronze-tiki-sculpture.jpg?v=1766967377"},{"product_id":"rei-puta-paraoa-sperm-whale-tooth-pendant-copy","title":"Rei Puta Parāoa - Sperm Whale Tooth Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolizing abundance and strength. 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The front of the tooth is polished to a semi-gloss finish engraved with natural edge, with the back half being kept in its natural state.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***N.B: We are unable to ship Whalebone items outside of NZ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Signature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41775891120183,"sku":null,"price":4125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/ASspermwhaletoothengravedwithnaturaledge.png?v=1766967908"},{"product_id":"rei-puta-paraoa-sperm-whale-tooth-pendant-copy-1","title":"Rei Puta Parāoa - Sperm Whale Tooth Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOften considered descendants of Tangaroa, whales are highly regarded tūpuna (ancestors) symbolizing abundance and strength. 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