{"product_id":"pakohe-hei-manaia","title":"Pakohe hei manaia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large Pakohe (NZ argillite) manaia set atop a manaia‑waka form, hand‑carved and fully detailed on both faces — see photos for the double‑sided design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis contemporary Little Shop of Taonga piece is crafted from genuine New Zealand Pakohe, a stone traditionally prized for its strength and durability. Māori once used Pakohe for tools and adzes due to its hardness and ability to hold a sharp edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound within the Nelson–Marlborough region — including Rangitoto (D’Urville Island), the Whangamoa mineral belt, and the upper Maitai, Wairoa, and Motueka Rivers — each stone carries its own natural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis taonga comes with two interchangeable hand‑braided cords (black and brown) with an adjustable tie, and is presented in a custom‑made laser‑cut gift box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis taonga measures 8.5cm x 5cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by Dion Hancy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Taonga ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45354521985077,"sku":"1367","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1232\/5685\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cb3fc783-a00a-470e-879f-d183e675f198.jpg?v=1780791697","url":"https:\/\/littleshopoftaonga.myshopify.com\/products\/pakohe-hei-manaia","provider":"Little Shop of Taonga ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}