{"product_id":"tewhatewha-necklace-with-awe","title":"Tewhatewha Necklace | Māori Taonga Jewellery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarry the Mana of the Tewhatewha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etewhatewha\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most iconic taonga in te ao Māori — a long-handled weapon with a flat, axe-like blade traditionally carried by \u003cem\u003erangatira\u003c\/em\u003e (chiefs) as a symbol of authority, leadership, and spiritual power. In battle, it was used to direct warriors; in ceremony, it commanded presence and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdorning the blade is the \u003cstrong\u003eawe\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tuft of feathers that moved with the wind, amplifying the weapon's visual and spiritual force. The awe is not merely decorative; it is a mark of mana, connecting the bearer to the atua and their tīpuna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted necklace brings that legacy into everyday wear. A smaller, wearable expression of the tewhatewha, it is designed for those who carry their whakapapa with pride — a quiet declaration of identity, strength, and connection to Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCrafted from Native Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually carved from \u003cstrong\u003enative New Zealand wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning no two are exactly alike. The natural grain of the timber shifts and flows uniquely through every taonga — a reminder that, like the people who wear them, each one is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the traditional tewhatewha taonga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the iconic awe (feather) detail in miniature form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved from native NZ wood — grain varies on every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspended on a \u003cstrong\u003e6-plait wax cord\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully adjustable to suit any neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Aotearoa New Zealand by Māori Ora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to be worn as a daily taonga or gifted with intention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful piece for those connected to te ao Māori or drawn to its beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe taonga tuku iho — a treasure passed down through generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Māori Ora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50086680232150,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/2687\/9702\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d6a4c5bf-635b-4b04-8462-6622f29bfa79.heic?v=1786757259","url":"https:\/\/maoriora.com\/products\/tewhatewha-necklace-with-awe","provider":"Māori Ora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}