[{"id":158819188836,"handle":"wood-products-all","updated_at":"2024-05-02T10:30:11+12:00","published_at":"2020-04-24T10:29:02+12:00","sort_order":"price-desc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Maori Inspired Wood Carvings","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful collection of Maori wood carvings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"custom-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShow Details\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood carving has always been an important part of Maori culture. The waka(canoes) used by the Maori to travel to New Zealand were made from wood and were intricately decorated with Maori carvings to show a tribe's mana and wealth as well as for their mystical powers. They give a narrative of the tribal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaori wood carving traditionally used a range of native timbers, such as Kauri, Rimu, and Totara. Today some other timbers such as Mahogany, Swamp Kauri and Pine are commonly used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Maori wood carving tells a story and records a piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the popular items carved are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiki Carving – which depicts the first man in Maori legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved Patu or Mere – A sort of broad-bladed club weapon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaiaha – A closed-quartered staff weapon used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePutorino and Porotiti – Traditional Maori wind musical instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday you can buy one of our Maori artworks for yourself or as a Maori gift for your friends or whanau. These items are beautiful functional works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e"},{"id":158768431204,"handle":"maori-hardwood-carvings","updated_at":"2024-05-02T10:30:11+12:00","published_at":"2020-04-23T15:53:56+12:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Maori Wood Products","body_html":"Beautifully Hand Carved Māori Design Ornaments Kitchenware and Wall Art. Each Piece is Individually Carved from Quality Hard Wood."},{"id":158768758884,"handle":"other-paua-pendants","updated_at":"2024-05-07T16:20:09+12:00","published_at":"2020-04-23T15:53:56+12:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Paua Inspired Souvenirs","body_html":"\u003cspan\u003eA Beautiful Collection of Cast Pieces. Each Piece is Cast using Genuine Paua Shell or Paua Shell Inspired Colours.\u003c\/span\u003e"},{"id":158573625444,"handle":"all","title":"Shop for Kiwi Gifts \u0026 Souvenirs","updated_at":"2024-05-10T13:15:06+12:00","body_html":"Welcome to our Range of Uniquely Kiwiana Gifts, Jewellery and Souvenirs. We have something delightful for all tastes and interests","published_at":"2020-04-20T16:26:54+12:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
This item is currently on backorder but you can still purchase it now and we'll ship as soon as more become available.
Shell And Wood Dish
Hand carved from hardwood with Abalone shell accent. Different colours can be seen as the light at different angles passes over the shell. This beautiful small dish is ideal for placing your jewellery in whilst you sleep.
Love this I brought it for a gift for someone very beautiful perfect size honestly love the paua designs in it well packaged might by myself one fast delivery cheap price beautiful thank you
