{"product_id":"aho-necklace-by-waihonga","title":"Aho Necklace | by Waihonga","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Aho Necklace crafted from stainless steel with a 18K Gold-Plated \u003cspan\u003ePVD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e coating \u003c\/span\u003eby Waihonga. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aho design is a reflection of a shared link to the elaborate tapestry woven by our tūpuna. This tapestry referring to the varied whakapapa and expertise accumulated over centuries leading back to ancestral homelands. Design elements are inspired by the wayfinding expertise of our tūpuna who were guided by ngā tohu o te taiao (the signs that surround us).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured in this design are two navigation tools vital to the success of ancestral voyages across vast oceans. They speak to a deep understanding and skilful observations and serve as reminders of the journey and path we follow in their footsteps. The manu (bird) symbol refers to the tohu (signs) observed to indicate land location a.k.a a solid foundation to call home. Particularly, migratory birds or seabirds that feed at sea during the day and head back to land at nightfall to rest. The ‘x’ or whetū (stars) are interpreted in this collection as markers to indicate speed, direction and forward movement toward outcomes or potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Te Reo Māori, Waihonga means nectar - the sweet, sugary juice of a plant which attracts insects or birds to pollinate the flower.\u003cbr\u003eAmbrosia Crum - Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua is the creative behind Waihonga. She is an architectural designer and worked previously as a heritage advisor caring for Māori architectural taonga. \u003cbr\u003eAmbrosia's most rewarding venture to date though, has been becoming māmā to her boys Troy and Brodi. Ambrosia and her partner Blair purchased their first property near Ōkaihau to return home to their whānau and enjoy recious time with their pēpi. Waihonga allows Ambrosia to focus on her creative practice, connect with her Māoritanga in new ways and create a solid foundation for her whānau.\u003cbr\u003eOur vision is to create taonga to adorn and enrich our kāinga with expressions of te ao Māori to nourish the desire to connect, celebrate and express our own cultural identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned in Aotearoa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waihonga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45883235303615,"sku":"324103","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/AhoNecklace18KGoldPlatedbyWaihonga1.jpg?v=1784582612","url":"https:\/\/store.aucklandmuseum.com\/products\/aho-necklace-by-waihonga","provider":"Auckland Museum Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}