{"product_id":"maka-te-kupenga-rimu","title":"Maka te Kupenga - Rimu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maka te Kupenga - Rimu \u003c\/span\u003e | Shannon Turuwhenua\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eA sophisticated expression of heritage and craftsmanship, this sculptural work by Shannon Turuwhenua is carved from native rimu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe title, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"140\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eMaka te Kupenga\u003c\/i\u003e (to cast the net), refers to the traditional methods of gathering and the sustenance provided by the sea, serving as a powerful metaphor for the collection of knowledge and the strength of community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe piece features a sweeping, curved form that echoes the silhouette of a net being cast into the tide. This organic shape is punctuated by a series of precise, hand-lashed perforations along the upper edge, creating a rhythmic interplay between the warm, figured grain of the timber and the structural black cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eMasterfully finished to highlight the unique character of the rimu, this original work is a modern tribute to the ancestral technologies of Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIt stands as a testament to the balance of utility and beauty, perfect for a space that values deep cultural narrative and refined New Zealand artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions                                                                                                                           \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWidth - 950mm x Height - 270mm x Thickness - 25mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCord length - 380mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shannon Turuwhenua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44094187601956,"sku":"148488","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/3178\/2970\/files\/PPF_148488-1.jpg?v=1776895518","url":"https:\/\/www.thepoiroom.co.nz\/products\/maka-te-kupenga-rimu","provider":"The Poi Room Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}