{"product_id":"maori-waka-canoe-stern-leadership-trophy","title":"Māori Waka Canoe Stern Leadership Trophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis NZ made trophy depicts the stern of a Māori canoe (waka).  It is the perfect trophy to recognise leadership, given that the navigator of the waka is the leader of the paddlers.  Today the taurapa (stern piece) trophy signifies authority and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stern piece is called the Taurapa, and just like a real waka, the trophy encorporates the takarangi spiral.  The takarangi spiral is a double spiral, running both inwards and outwards, and represents different beliefs to different Māori. \u003cspan\u003eFor some, the open spiral represents the start of human creation, when light and knowledge entered the world. For others, the spirals represent linking of knowledge and experience through time.  On a waka, the open spirals allow wind and water to pass through, helping to balance and stabililse the waka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two native paua shell ribs are believed to represent ira-atua (the gods) and ira-tangata (humans), signifying that the spiritual world flows through us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taurapa Trophy comes in two sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall: approximately 165mm (6 1\/2\") tall\u003cbr\u003eLarge: approximately 255mm (10\") tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Waka Stern Post Trophy is made from Pacific Rimu (Podocarp), and is proudly made in New Zealand.  The design is embellished with native New Zealand Paua shell, both on the trophy and its base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGRAVING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: We are happy to get the stand engraved with a gold plaque for you as an optional extra, so you can mark a special occasion.  Other options are laser engraving into the wood, or paua engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea) For the small trophy: Choose up to 7 words for a plaque or laser engraving, or up to 9 characters (and only in CAPITALS) for paua engraving.  For the large trophy: Choose up to 10 words for plaque or laser, or up to 12 characters for paua engraving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eb) Select the Engraved option in the Option box below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec) Enter your words in the Engraving Wording box. (If you can't see the Engraving Wording box, it means you haven't selected the Engraved option yet).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow 3-4 days for engraving to be done. If you need an emblem engraved into the wood, please get in touch for us to provide you with a quote. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also the option of purchasing the trophy nestled in a deluxe black gift box, making it perfect as a presentation gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProudly made in New Zealand, and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ShopNZ","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Trophy Only \/ No Gift Box","offer_id":44352259326030,"sku":"hkf1789707691392","price":51.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Trophy Only \/ Plus Gift Box","offer_id":44352259358798,"sku":"mkk1789707691393","price":66.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Plus Engraved Plaque \/ No Gift Box","offer_id":44352259391566,"sku":"oie1789707691394","price":67.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Plus Engraved Plaque \/ Plus Gift Box","offer_id":44352259424334,"sku":"bzb1789707691395","price":74.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Plus Laser Engraving \/ No Gift Box","offer_id":44352259457102,"sku":"wrh1789707691396","price":66.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Plus Laser Engraving \/ Plus Gift Box","offer_id":44352259489870,"sku":"owe1789707691397","price":94.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Plus Paua Engraving \/ No Gift Box","offer_id":44352259522638,"sku":"lwm1789707691398","price":94.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Plus Paua Engraving \/ Plus Gift Box","offer_id":44352259555406,"sku":"kmz1789707691399","price":93.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Trophy Only \/ No Gift Box","offer_id":44352259588174,"sku":"gev1789707691400","price":88.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Trophy Only \/ Plus Gift Box","offer_id":44352259620942,"sku":"thh1789707691401","price":103.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Plus Engraved Plaque \/ No Gift Box","offer_id":44352259653710,"sku":"evi1789707691402","price":119.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Plus Engraved Plaque \/ Plus Gift Box","offer_id":44352259686478,"sku":"duh1789707691403","price":125.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Plus Laser Engraving \/ No Gift Box","offer_id":44352259719246,"sku":"gmz1789707691404","price":138.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Plus Laser Engraving \/ Plus Gift Box","offer_id":44352259752014,"sku":"rce1789707691405","price":130.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Plus Paua Engraving \/ No Gift Box","offer_id":44352259784782,"sku":"iic1789707691406","price":162.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Plus Paua Engraving \/ Plus Gift Box","offer_id":44352259817550,"sku":"lwc1789707691407","price":158.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/4801\/2366\/files\/maori-waka-canoe-stern-leadership-trophy_1.jpg?v=1789707696","url":"https:\/\/rooftopclad.shop\/products\/maori-waka-canoe-stern-leadership-trophy","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}