{"product_id":"putatara-ce441","title":"Pūtātara (CE441)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Pūtātara. Made locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e135 mm height  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e402 mm length (only shell-281mm, mouthpiece-108mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e187 mm width \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pūtātara was an ancient instrument used for long-distance communication. Crafted from conch or triton shells washed ashore, it featured a carved wooden mouthpiece bound with muka (flax fibre) thongs and was often adorned with beautiful feathers. Combining shell and wood symbolised the union of the mighty gods Tane (God of the Forest) and Tangaroa (God of the Sea). Producing a powerful sound that travelled far across the landscape, the pūtātara was held in high regard as a treasured heirloom.\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67947246944576,"sku":"CE441","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/441b_a85fdc13-d838-411a-a863-bd985f7d6241.jpg?v=1793677062","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/putatara-ce441","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}