{"product_id":"hand-carved-swamp-kauri-turtle","title":"Hand Carved Swamp Kauri Turtle","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand carved from a single piece of Swamp Kauri by Courtney Petley in Auckland, the Turtle is shaped as a solid sculptural form, with its rounded shell, outstretched head and simplified features emerging from the timber.\u003cbr\u003e\nA natural crack runs with the grain along the bottom edge of the Turtle’s shell, retained as part of the character of the timber.\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 Turtle 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\u2028220mm long × 145mm wide × 100mm 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":44147944816753,"sku":"CP-029","price":950.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9675\/9409\/files\/cp-swamp-kauri-turtle-03_jpg.jpg?v=1787617616","url":"https:\/\/shop.handcraftedmodern.co\/products\/hand-carved-swamp-kauri-turtle","provider":"Handcrafted Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}