Etched Mangopare Sculpture
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This sculpture was a custom order for a corporate client who was retiring from their position.
Their collegues wanted a taonga to represent the hard work and resilience of this person.
The Mangopare design, which is based on the shape of a hammerhead shark, was chosen to represent leadership, courage and strength.
Koru were also incorporated into the sculpture to represent the new beginnings associated with retirement.
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Natuarl edges of the stone were kept to allow this piece to sit inside a NZ Jade base
Handcarved from New Zealand Pounamu, this taonga will serve as a reminder of hard work, perserverance and, the fruits of those efforts.
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