{"product_id":"spirit-of-tohora-necklace","title":"Spirit of Tohora Necklace and Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eI immediately fell in love with this beautifully carved Māori whale pendant the moment I laid eyes on it. I was visiting New Zealand and stopped in the wild coastal haven of Kaikōura, hoping to see the whales. While waiting for the boat, I kept staring at it; when we returned from the trip, I knew I couldn’t leave without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gorgeous pendant sat in my private collection for many years. Admiring it recently, I decided it was time to give it a new life. I replaced the original cord with a long strand of beautiful, micro-faceted labradorite punctuated with iridescent, pebble-shaped beads. These stones echo the inlaid Pāua shell eye of the whale and allow the bone material, which has begun aging into a rich, buttery golden cream to truly stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe length of the necklace allows you to wear it long or doubled, bringing the whale spirit close to your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Focal Point: The Carved Pendant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarved from polished bone, the circular pendant features a wrapping whale rendered in three-dimensional detail on both the front and reverse. Each side is set with a piercing, iridescent New Zealand Pāua shell eye.\u003cbr\u003eThis dual-sided piece is titled \"Whale - Ngā Mātāmua a Tangaroa\" (Whales, The Eldest Children of Tangaroa, God of the Sea). Hand-carved by world-renowned New Zealand master carver Brian Flintoff (QSM), the design represents a sacred guardian spirit (kaitiaki) linking the wearer directly to the power and protection of the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bracelet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn traditional Māori adornment, the toggle (‘poro’) is a highly respected element. Carvers put immense care into these small cylinders because they secure the treasure (‘taonga’). I chose to bring this usually hidden piece to the forefront by transforming it into a matching bracelet. The blue-green labradorescence of the stones catches the light, evoking the deep, shifting waters of the Pacific ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe necklace and bracelet tell a unified story, which is why I have chosen to sell them together as a set. Worn together, they offer a tale of protection, safe journeys and a deep connection to the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katia Torralba Jewellery ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57109718630778,"sku":"NGM33","price":460.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/3460\/5673\/files\/NGM33SPIRITOFTOHORA1.jpg?v=1785157172","url":"https:\/\/katiatorralba.com\/fr\/products\/spirit-of-tohora-necklace","provider":"Katia Torralba Jewellery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}