{"product_id":"manaia-bone-carving-4","title":"Manaia Bone Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eManaia Bone Carving with paua detail by Sitiveni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e80 x 45 x 12mm on adjustable brown cord \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manaia is an ancient mythical being and is a carrier of super natural powers. Traditionally depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish representing sky. Earth and sea and the balance between. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the\u003cbr\u003edomain of the spirits illustrating the strong links the Māori people have with spirituality and the spirit world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitiveni Tupou was born in Tonga and moved to New Zealand at the age of 16. He has been honing his bone carving skills since the young age of 14. He has had and enjoyed the privilege of mastering this intricate art form from his father, who boasts over 40 years of experience in the craft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSitiveni's artistic expression extends to various materials, including beef bone, antler, and whale bone, showcasing his versatility and adaptability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work embodies the values of decoration, respect, skill and tradition.  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Assistant;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ORA Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46736010477767,"sku":"89502","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/9128\/2754\/files\/20260707_172530.jpg?v=1783408352","url":"https:\/\/oragallery.co.nz\/products\/manaia-bone-carving-4","provider":"ORA Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}