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They are also considered to provide good luck and safety on water, and are therefore thoughtful gifts for travellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis matau was hand-carved by\u003cspan\u003e Andy Ruskin\u003c\/span\u003e from kawakawa pounamu.\u003c\/span\u003e It measures 51 x 41mm and has an adjustable hand-braided black cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40728396398647,"sku":"10041","price":775.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-11.jpg?v=1766967372"},{"product_id":"hook-sculpture","title":"Manaia Pounamu Sculpture - Mike Matchitt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; caret-color: rgb(73, 76, 80); color: rgb(73, 76, 80); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: 1.8em; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit;\"\u003eMatau Manaia are contemporary forms that personify Tangaroa, the guardian over all living creatures in ngā puna wai (water sources).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: 1.8em; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; max-width: 100%;\"\u003eThis piece was carved and polished with a satin finish and measures 18 x 7.5 cm. It sits on a native timber and brass base and features a beautiful pāua shell inlaid eyes. \u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit;\"\u003eThis piece was hand-carved by Mike Matchitt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40914625790007,"sku":"10058","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-37.jpg?v=1766967384"},{"product_id":"wood-sculpture","title":"Parāoa Pouwhenua - Whale Rib Bone Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimilar to Native American totem poles, pouwhenua convey narratives that hold great importance for the Māori community, symbolizing their enduring cultural legacy in New Zealand. These structures recognize the deep connection between the people (tāngata) and the land (whenua), serving as a reflection of the intricate relationship between ancestors, environment, and the esteemed status of the tangata whenua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis parāoa pouwhenua was hand carved by Alex Sands measures 20 x 4.5 cm. It sits on a brass frame and a native timber base. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40914649055287,"sku":"10059","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-41.jpg?v=1766967386"},{"product_id":"pounamu-bangle-1","title":"Kawakawa Kōmore - Pounamu Bangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing our authentic Pounamu Kōmore, measuring 73mm in internal diameter and 13mm in width. Hand-carved by Sam Potter and presented in a native kauri wood jewelry box. Kōmore, or bangles, hold deep cultural significance, symbolizing abundance, rank, and prestige across various ancient cultures worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40914749390903,"sku":"10063","price":1265.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-19.jpg?v=1766967387"},{"product_id":"pounamu-bangle-2","title":"Kawakawa Kōmore - Bangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing our authentic Pounamu Kōmore, measuring 73mm in internal diameter and 15mm in width. It is hand-carved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/about#samuel\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; color: rgb(0, 94, 98); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; transition: color 0.1s linear 0s; touch-action: manipulation;\"\u003eSam Potter\u003c\/a\u003e and presented in a native kauri wood jewelry box. Kōmore, or bangles, hold deep cultural significance, symbolizing abundance, rank, and prestige across various ancient cultures worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40914772328503,"sku":"10064","price":1265.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-16_5b74f895-5746-4602-b4ee-ca8337d81b45.jpg?v=1766967392"},{"product_id":"pounamu-bangle-3","title":"Kōmore Pounamu - Greenstone Bangle","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8em; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; max-width: 100%; caret-color: rgb(73, 76, 80); color: rgb(73, 76, 80); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003eIntroducing our kōmore pounamu, measuring 73mm in internal diameter and 15mm in width. It is hand-carved by \u003ca style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; color: rgb(0, 94, 98); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; transition: color 0.1s linear 0s; touch-action: manipulation;\" href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/about#samuel\"\u003eSam Potter\u003c\/a\u003e and presented in a native kauri wood jewellery box. Kōmore, or bangles, hold deep cultural significance, symbolizing abundance, rank, and prestige across various ancient cultures worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40914791137335,"sku":"10065","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-13.jpg?v=1766967398"},{"product_id":"pounamu-chunk","title":"Pounamu Ipu Kohatu - New Zealand Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece measures 13 x 12 cm and features a beautiful high gloss polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePounamu Ipu Kohatu is crafted for versatile use as both a decorative piece and a holder for jewellery or trinkets. Made from authentic Pounamu stone sourced from New Zealand's South Island.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40914833604663,"sku":"10066","price":1460.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Fix-1.jpg?v=1766967403"},{"product_id":"rei-niho-whale-tooth-pendant","title":"Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Tooth Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of tohorā (whale). Rei Niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form, symbolising the intimate connection between Māori and tohorā.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis piece is hung by an adjustable hand-plaited cord. Hand-crafted and carved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/alex-sands-maori-carver\"\u003eAlex Sands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece measures 76 x 39 x 8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40964717084727,"sku":"10072","price":2240.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-09.jpg?v=1766967408"},{"product_id":"whale-bone-manaia-whale-bone-spirit-guide-pendant","title":"Manaia Parāoa - Whale Bone Manaia Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eManaia are the kaitiaki (guardian) of the earth, sky, and sea. 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The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/alex-sands-maori-carver\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThis heru was hand-carved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/alex-sands-maori-carver\"\u003eAlex Sands\u003c\/a\u003e from parāoa (whale bone) and measures 128 x 38mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41110938386487,"sku":"10183","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-1-16_d0acb2b3-ca14-4580-8028-0a663019f5ea.jpg?v=1766967424"},{"product_id":"black-maire-heru-traditional-maori-comb-2","title":"Black Maire Heru  -  Traditional Māori Hair Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional Māori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. 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