{"product_id":"bone-carving-74-tamatekapua-heru","title":"Bone Carving #74 Tamatekapua (Heru)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBone Carving #74 Tamatekapua (Heru)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Taonga is based on a poupou form depicting Tama-te-kapua, the kaihautū\/chief of the Te Arawa waka and in the Te Arawa style of carving. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTamatekapua was one of the founding navigators and ancestors of Te Arawa iwi and the many hapu that descending from him, referred to as ngā pumanawa e waru or 'the 8 beating hearts.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Taonga is perfect for any descendant of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tamatekapua\/Te Arawa or the many hapu that descend from him but could be worn and appreciated by any person who appreciates fine workmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis was designed by the artist and carver who is of Te Arawa (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNgati-Tarawhai, Ngati Hinemihi) himself and it has been one of the most favourite taonga to work with, from concept, design, processing and completion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Heru (hair comb) measures 20.3mm x 4mm, is double-sided and comes with a black adjustable cord so the taonga can also be worn as a necklace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taonga Ariki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43578411352127,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8261\/6383\/files\/20260724_140640_1.jpg?v=1784865277","url":"https:\/\/taongaariki.co.nz\/products\/bone-carving-74-tamatekapua-heru","provider":"Taonga Ariki ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}