{"product_id":"hand-carved-swamp-kauri-elephant","title":"Hand Carved Swamp Kauri Elephant","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand carved from a single piece of Swamp Kauri by Courtney Petley in Auckland, the Elephant is shaped as a solid sculptural form, with a raised trunk, broad ears and gently rounded body emerging from the timber.\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall natural cracks run through the Elephant’s ears, retained as part of the organic detail of the timber. With its trunk raised, the form also carries the traditional association of an elephant with its trunk up bringing good luck.\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 Elephant 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\u2028250mm long × 150mm wide × 143mm 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":44147944751217,"sku":"CP-027","price":950.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9675\/9409\/files\/cp-elephant-swamp-kauri-01_jpg.jpg?v=1787617311","url":"https:\/\/shop.handcraftedmodern.co\/products\/hand-carved-swamp-kauri-elephant","provider":"Handcrafted Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}