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$ 84,462.00
This sculpture features a pounamu wheku centred on parāroa (a whale bone vertebrae) engraved with unaunahi whakarei meticulously carved by Alex Sands. The sculpture is mounted on a swamp kauri base and measures 190 x 370 x 22mm.
The wheku features three paua shell eyes, one of which is the matakite or third eye, symbolizing the sixth sense and signifying mauri. Mauri, originating at the tip of the nose, extends upwards to the center of the forehead, representing a profound connection to the spiritual world.
In Māori culture, matakite embodies intuition, foresight, and the ability to perceive beyond the physical realm. It guides the wearer or observer on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, infusing the sculpture with profound significance, depth, and spiritual resonance, inviting contemplation and reflection.
