{"title":"Stone Birds","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Stone Birds Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted | Serpentine, Springstone \u0026amp; Mixed Natural Materials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNew Zealand's most beloved birds, brought to life in beautiful stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach sculpture in this collection is designed by Zimbabwean-born, New Zealand sculptor Jack Stobart and crafted along with his team from some spectacular stones. The kiwi's warm brown, the tūī's dark iridescence, the kererū's cool blue-green -  in each case, the stone does much of the storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery bird combines materials with care and purpose: wood for beaks, tails and feathers -  often burnt to give depth and contrast -  resin for eyes and fine detail, and recycled metal for feet and talons. No two pieces are identical. The natural variation in the stone means each sculpture carries its own unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCollected individually or displayed together, these birds make a genuinely distinctive statement - at home on a windowsill, a bookshelf, or a boardroom table. They are the kind of object people pick up, turn over in their hands, and never quite put down again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA genuinely handmade piece with a distinctly New Zealand soul - and a gift that will be kept for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stone-kiwi","title":"Stone Kiwi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Kiwi Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted | Brown Serpentine, Reclaimed Metal \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA love letter to New Zealand's most iconic bird, handcrafted in beautiful stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and crafted by Zimbabwean-born, New Zealand sculptor Jack Stobart, along with his team, each kiwi is lovingly shaped from rich brown serpentine - a stone prized for its warm, lustrous depth and the way it seems to glow from within. No two pieces are identical; the natural variation in the stone means every kiwi carries its own unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long, slender beak is carved from wood, the bright resin eye catches the light with quiet personality, and the delicate feet are fashioned from recycled metal - a nod to resourcefulness and craft. Together, the materials give each piece a pleasing tactile quality: smooth stone body, fine wire-like toes, the subtle grain of the beak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuinely handmade piece with a distinctly New Zealand soul - and a gift that will be kept for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheeky Beaks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226738442425,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2851\/9353\/files\/JBS_9125.jpg?v=1779254567"},{"product_id":"stone-piwakakawaka","title":"Stone Pīwakawaka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Fantail · Pīwakawaka Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted | Serpentine Stone, Reclaimed Metal \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand's most beloved little bird, captured mid-flutter in beautiful stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and crafted by Zimbabwean-born, New Zealand sculptor Jack Stobart, along with his team, each Pīwakawaka is shaped from richly patterned serpentine - its mottled earth tones of rust, ochre and olive mirroring the warm, muted colours of the bird itself. The stone's natural variation means no two pieces are ever alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe signature fanned tail is hand-carved from wood, burnt to give contrast, each feather individually shaped, giving the piece its unmistakable sense of life and movement. The beak and eye surround are inset resin, and the delicate branching feet are crafted from recycled metal - grounding the piece with fine, naturalistic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheeky, characterful and instantly recognisable, the Pīwakawaka is a piece that brings a smile to every room it inhabits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuinely handmade piece with a distinctly New Zealand soul - and a gift that will be kept for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheeky Beaks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226746503353,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2851\/9353\/files\/JBS_9172.jpg?v=1779255616"},{"product_id":"stone-kereru","title":"Stone Kererū","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Kererū Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted | Olivine Serpentine, Reclaimed Metal \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand's grand, gloriously plump native pigeon - immortalised in stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and crafted by Zimbabwean-born, New Zealand sculptor Jack Stobart, along with his team, each kererū is shaped from olivine serpentine - its deep green tones and natural mottling are a remarkably faithful echo of the bird's own iridescent plumage. The sweeping white breast marking is carved directly into the stone and then set with resin, emerging naturally from the sculpture rather than added as an afterthought. No two pieces are ever alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sleek tail and beak are crafted from wood, burnt to give warmth and contrast, and the resin eye adds a flash of the kererū's characteristic red. The delicate feet are fashioned from recycled metal, fine and precise beneath the bird's satisfyingly solid body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerene, beautifully proportioned and instantly recognisable to anyone who has watched one crash through a tree canopy, the kererū is a piece that captures both the weight and the quiet dignity of this much-loved bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuinely handmade piece with a distinctly New Zealand soul - and a gift that will be kept for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheeky Beaks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226763673785,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2851\/9353\/files\/JBS_9130.jpg?v=1779255871"},{"product_id":"stone-tui","title":"Stone Tūī","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Tūī Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted | Springstone, Dolomite, Reclaimed Metal \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand's most charismatic songbird, rendered in deep, lustrous stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and crafted by Zimbabwean-born, New Zealand sculptor Jack Stobart, along with his team, each Tūī is shaped from Springstone - its rich, near-black tones flecked with deep olive and bronze, capturing the Tūī's own extraordinary iridescent plumage. The characteristic white throat pōī is carved from dolomite, and the delicate chest and back markings are inset resin - giving each piece an immediate and unmistakable likeness. No two pieces are ever alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe curved beak and sleek tail are crafted from dark timber, to match the bird's colouring, and the resin eye adds a vivid flash of red. The recycled metal feet are full of energy - every bit as fidgety as the bird itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold, beautiful and deeply woven into New Zealand culture and forest life, the tūī is a sculpture that resonates with anyone who has heard that extraordinary song echoing through the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuinely handmade piece with a distinctly New Zealand soul - and a gift that will be kept for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheeky Beaks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226783760569,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2851\/9353\/files\/JBS_9163.jpg?v=1779256161"},{"product_id":"stone-ruru","title":"Stone Ruru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Morepork · Ruru Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted | Brown Serpentine \u0026amp; Reclaimed Metal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand's only surviving native owl, carved in warm, earthy stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and crafted by Zimbabwean-born, New Zealand sculptor Jack Stobart, along with his team, each Ruru is shaped from rich brown serpentine - its mottled tones of rust, bronze and deep brown a natural mirror of the Morepork's own streaked, bark-like plumage. The stone's variation means every piece is entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Morepork's most arresting feature - those wide, watchful eyes - are rendered in vivid amber resin with a deep black pupil, giving each sculpture an almost unsettling intensity of gaze. The small hooked beak is carved from dark timber, and the recycled metal talons anchor the piece with characteristic grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact, characterful and quietly commanding, the Ruru has been a guardian presence in New Zealand's forests and mythology for centuries. This is a piece that holds your attention - much like the bird itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuinely handmade piece with a distinctly New Zealand soul - and a gift that will be kept for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheeky Beaks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226807582905,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/2851\/9353\/files\/JBS_9207.jpg?v=1779256366"},{"product_id":"stone-penguin","title":"Stone Penguin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Penguin · Kororā Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted | Springstone, Resin, Reclaimed Metal \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe little blue penguin - New Zealand's smallest and most endearing seabird - captured in stone with irresistible charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and crafted by Zimbabwean-born, New Zealand sculptor Jack Stobart, along with his team, each Kororā is shaped from dark springstone - its deep, near-black tones perfectly evoking the penguin's sleek back and cap. 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