[{"id":158757027940,"handle":"ceramics","updated_at":"2025-08-08T23:01:28+12:00","published_at":"2020-04-23T12:20:53+12:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Kiwiana Specials and Gifts - New Products","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the charm of Aotearoa with our \u003cem\u003eKiwiana Specials and Gifts\u003c\/em\u003e collection! Featuring unique, new products inspired by New Zealand's iconic culture and heritage, this range offers perfect treasures for yourself or heartfelt gifts for loved ones. Discover the magic of Kiwi craftsmanship today!\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"},{"id":158819188836,"handle":"wood-products-all","updated_at":"2025-08-08T23:01:28+12:00","published_at":"2020-04-24T10:29:02+12:00","sort_order":"price-desc","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Māori Inspired Wood Carvings","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful collection of Māori wood carvings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"custom-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShow Details\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood carving has always been an important part of Maori culture. The waka(canoes) used by the Maori to travel to New Zealand were made from wood and were intricately decorated with Maori carvings to show a tribe's mana and wealth as well as for their mystical powers. They give a narrative of the tribal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaori wood carving traditionally used a range of native timbers, such as Kauri, Rimu, and Totara. Today some other timbers such as Mahogany, Swamp Kauri and Pine are commonly used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Maori wood carving tells a story and records a piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the popular items carved are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiki Carving – which depicts the first man in Maori legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved Patu or Mere – A sort of broad-bladed club weapon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaiaha – A closed-quartered staff weapon used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePutorino and Porotiti – Traditional Maori wind musical instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday you can buy one of our Maori artworks for yourself or as a Maori gift for your friends or whanau. These items are beautiful functional works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e"},{"id":158768431204,"handle":"maori-hardwood-carvings","updated_at":"2025-08-08T23:01:28+12:00","published_at":"2020-04-23T15:53:56+12:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Māori Wood Products","body_html":"Beautifully Hand Carved Māori Design Ornaments Kitchenware and Wall Art. Each Piece is Individually Carved from Quality Hard Wood."},{"id":158573625444,"handle":"all","title":"Shop for Kiwi Gifts \u0026 Souvenirs","updated_at":"2025-08-08T23:01:28+12:00","body_html":"Welcome to our Range of Uniquely Kiwiana Gifts, Jewellery and Souvenirs. We have something delightful for all tastes and interests","published_at":"2020-04-20T16:26:54+12:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
["Manaia","Maori","Wholesale \u0026 Retail"]
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Hand-carved Double Manaia on base Whale tail
Size (mm): 260 W x 480 H x xx D This wood carving is a beautiful piece of Maori art, hand-carved from wood. Ideal as an award or trophy, as the base is large enough for an engraved plaque.
The Manaia represents protection against evil with the whale tail carved showing the common view of the raised tail as the whale dives into deep water.
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