{"product_id":"maori-whale-tail-pikorua-koru-bone-necklace","title":"Maori Whale Tail Cattle Bone Necklace | Pikorua \u0026 Koru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 50mm x 35mm Maori Whale Tail \u003cem\u003e(Hei Tohorā Whiore)\u003c\/em\u003e pendant is hand-carved from natural cattle bone and features intricate Pikorua \u003cem\u003e(Twist) \u003c\/em\u003eand Koru engravings. Representing the sacred Southern Right Whale, it symbolizes protection, eternal bonding, and the spiritual guidance of the ocean deity Tangaroa.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Maori cosmology, the Tohorā \u003cem\u003e(whale)\u003c\/em\u003e is a sacred descendant of Tangaroa, the god of the oceans. Whales are revered as tapu \u003cem\u003e(sacred)\u003c\/em\u003e beings and navigate the migration legends of many iwi, often acting as guardians who lead tribes to their destined lands. This pendant integrates three powerful motifs: the Whale Tail signifies strength and a deep connection to the sea; the Pikorua \u003cem\u003e(single twist)\u003c\/em\u003e represents the eternal bond between two people and the joining of life paths; and the Koru spiral denotes new beginnings and perpetual growth. Carved from high-density cattle bone, this taonga serves as a spiritual compass for travelers and a symbol of loyalty to one's whānau \u003cem\u003e(family)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExclusive to Toa Bone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright (C) Toa Bone. All rights reserved.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Toa Bone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31046716817493,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2570\/9866\/products\/TB-whale-tail-1.jpg?v=1614050649","url":"https:\/\/tuwharetoabone.com\/products\/maori-whale-tail-pikorua-koru-bone-necklace","provider":"Toa Bone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}