{"product_id":"hand-carved-swamp-kauri-crocodile","title":"Hand Carved Swamp Kauri Crocodile","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand carved from a single piece of Swamp Kauri by Courtney Petley in Auckland, the Crocodile has a long, low form, with a ridged back, broad body and simplified features shaped from the timber.\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural markings run through this particular piece of Swamp Kauri, with the largest travelling from beneath one of the spikes along the back and through the rear leg. Rather than being removed or concealed, these markings remain visible within the finished piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nSwamp Kauri is an ancient New Zealand timber, preserved underground for thousands of years before being carefully recovered. This rare timber is prized for its stunning grain patterns, rich golden-brown hues, and remarkable stability. Each piece tells a story spanning millennia, making the Crocodile a truly unique piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nImpurities, cracks, knots and nail holes are signs of the natural material and its previous use. Courtney considers these markings a thing of beauty, purposely preserving and including them to celebrate and honour the history, age and natural beauty of the timber.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial\u2028Swamp Kauri\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions\u2028365mm long × 115mm wide × 75mm high\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of one. Handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by Courtney Petley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Courtney Petley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44147944718449,"sku":"CP-026","price":950.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9675\/9409\/files\/cp-crocodile-swamp-kauri-01_jpg.jpg?v=1787617158","url":"https:\/\/shop.handcraftedmodern.co\/products\/hand-carved-swamp-kauri-crocodile","provider":"Handcrafted Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}