{"product_id":"tupuarangi-hei-tiki-on-stand","title":"Tupuārangi Hei Tiki on Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTupuārangi Hei Tiki on Stand | Alex Sands\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatariki – A Limited Edition Collection of Nine Hei Tiki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star associated with food grown from the earth, Tupuārangi is carved from a banded Arahura picture stone, transitioning from raukaraka into inanga. This natural graduation symbolises the hei tiki emerging from the earth, with the sacred head rising into the purest and lightest stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is carved with sideways-notched pāua eyes, a whare tangata, and enclosed teeth, and hangs on a tan cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece rests elegantly on a deeply textured, weathered native wood plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a limited edition collection comprising nine unique hei tiki, each hand-carved from a different variety of New Zealand pounamu. Together they honour the nine stars of Matariki, with each stone carefully chosen for its physical characteristics and cultural associations to reflect the nature of its corresponding star. While united as a complete series, every hei tiki stands as an individual work, carrying its own identity through material, form and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the collection celebrates the interconnected relationships between Matariki, pounamu, whakapapa, and the natural world, with each variety of stone chosen not only for its beauty but for the story it helps tell. Together, the nine hei tiki form a complete narrative of remembrance, nourishment, the environment, and hope for the generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePounamu Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWidth - 120mm x Height - 60mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions Including Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWidth - 160mm x Height - 150mm x Depth - 80mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatariki Herenga Waka - A Gathering of Many Voices\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA group exhibition to celebrate Matariki, 02 - 12 July 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn a shared exploration of connection, six Māori artists contribute to a collective constellation of works. Like the stars of the Matariki cluster, each voice is distinct and yet deeply interconnected.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eAlex Sands | Anna Gedson | Joanne Barrett | Mat Scott | Medina Koni | Ra Gossage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Sands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50864863117348,"sku":"149983","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/3178\/2970\/files\/AS_Tupuarangi_1-1.jpg?v=1780969311","url":"https:\/\/www.thepoiroom.co.nz\/products\/tupuarangi-hei-tiki-on-stand","provider":"The Poi Room Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}