{"product_id":"olive-green-glass-wahaika","title":"Olive Green Pūhoro Wahaika","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive Green Pūhoro Wahaika | Mike Cameron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this significant work, Mike Cameron translates the traditional Māori \u003ci\u003ewahaika\u003c\/i\u003e (short club) into the luminous medium of cast gaffe glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy recreating this ancestral silhouette, Mike explores the intersection of strength and fragility, transforming a historically powerful form into a translucent vessel of light and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece features intricate surface detailing with patterns that flow across the blade, echoing traditional \u003ci\u003ewhakairo\u003c\/i\u003e (carving).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is expertly bound with a textured fibre wrap, providing a tactile contrast to the smooth, glowing glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResting on a bespokewood base, this work stands as a sophisticated tribute to Aotearoa’s heritage, reimagined through a bold, contemporary lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patu is a traditional hand-held striking weapon, usually made from pounamu, wood, bone, or whalebone. It was used as a close-combat weapon and could also represent strength, mana, authority and protection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pūhoro design shows speed and agility. The dynamic, flowing lines symbolize swiftness, movement, and athletic power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe curves mimic water currents, ocean waves, and the natural elements. As a visual map of whakapapa, it connects the holder to their ancestors, heritage, and ocean journeys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe feathers are added to denote status and prestige, showing it belongs to a rangatira or esteemed warriors. The feathers connect the piece to the realms of the atua (gods) and the natural world. Birds are seen as messengers between the physical and spiritual realms, providing spiritual protection to the recipient.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWahaika Dimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLength - 435mm x Width - 25mm x Height - 130mm  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSculpture Dimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLength - 490mm x Width - 75mm x Height - 155mm  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Cameron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67580188033060,"sku":"151593","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/3178\/2970\/files\/MC_151593-1.jpg?v=1790725725","url":"https:\/\/www.thepoiroom.co.nz\/products\/olive-green-glass-wahaika","provider":"The Poi Room Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}