{"product_id":"pekapeka-manaia-style-hand-crafted-bone-pendant","title":"Pekapeka - manaia style, hand-crafted bone pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large hand-crafted pekapeka with double manaia design bone carving necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing detailed engravings and Paua shell inlays. \u003cbr\u003eComplete with an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional style woven presentation case and a description of the meaning of the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e65mm Wide (2.56 Inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes free international post shipping worldwide.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pekapeka form is an ancient Maori design. It is a double headed form and represents the native bat.  The pekapeka  design is believed to symbolise spiritual protection and guardianship with the two outward-facing heads connected through one body.\u003cbr\u003eIt was traditionally worn as a symbol of status and cultural identity.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also often worn as a symbol of strength, courage, and determination\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece while taking the form of a pekapeka takes design inspiration from the manaia, with the bird's head and 3 finger hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manaia is also an ancient mythical being with a bird's head and a human form. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. The Manaia is regarded as a kind deity protecting the people and helping them communicate with ancestors on the other side. \u003cbr\u003eIt is also a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from treated and polished domestic cow bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies = Bovine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brands HD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43664893247576,"sku":"Bontnz_2.18","price":255.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9388\/1176\/files\/2.18.jpg?v=1768507818","url":"https:\/\/buykiwi.co.nz\/products\/pekapeka-manaia-style-hand-crafted-bone-pendant","provider":"Buy Kiwi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}