{"product_id":"taniwha-hau-rere-gold","title":"Te Taniwha Hau-Rere - Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTe Taniwha Hau-Rere - Gold | Messini Palace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a profound symbol of Māori mythology into your home with the Te Taniwha Hau-Rere in brilliant gold,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e masterfully handcrafted by New Zealand artist Messini Palace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach completely unique piece begins as a ceramic casting from an intricate original carving before receiving four meticulous coats of paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe intensive five-day handmade process culminates with the insertion of radiant paua shell eyes that catch the light beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply respected in Aotearoa as powerful supernatural creatures,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the taniwha acts as a fierce kaitiaki,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or guardian spirit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over significant landscapes and waterways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaim this magnificent protector for your own walls today and invite the powerful presence of authentic Kiwi artistry into your everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTe Taniwha Hau-Rere has been constructed as a ceramic casting the original carving and then has 4 coats of paint applied and then having paua inlay eyes inserted. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is completely made by hand and the process takes up to 5 days to complete, making every one unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAYQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIn Māori mythology, a taniwha (pronounced tah-nee-fah) is a powerful supernatural creature or guardian spirit that inhabits dangerous or significant waterways and landscapes. They are deeply respected figures in Māori culture, often acting as kaitiaki (guardians) of a tribe or area.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAcQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWidth - 225mm x Height - 95mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Messini Palace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974704660516,"sku":"152338","price":320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/3178\/2970\/files\/MP_152338-1-insitu.jpg?v=1793593343","url":"https:\/\/www.thepoiroom.co.nz\/products\/taniwha-hau-rere-gold","provider":"The Poi Room Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}