{"product_id":"sophie-blokker-tile-3d-moko-2","title":"Sophie Blokker Tile 3D - Moko 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSophie Blokker Tile 3D - Moko 2.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaoris, the original people of New Zealand, honour their ancestors. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis carving is of an ancestor and would have been found on a Maori meeting house. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mask looks very fierce. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe expression is aggressive and looks like the grimaces that Maoris make during war dances. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lines on this mask mirror Maori tattoos, which, traditionally they had on their faces. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday some Maori people are reviving this tradition as they try to preserve their culture and identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic 3D tile, wall hanging with cork backing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 15cm x 15cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Featuring the artwork of Sophie Blokker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AWSAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52262865010820,"sku":"9415911051040","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/1271\/4116\/files\/83-SBTL024-C.jpg?v=1781166538","url":"https:\/\/creativetreasures.co.nz\/products\/sophie-blokker-tile-3d-moko-2","provider":"Creative Treasures NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}