{"title":"Hawaiian Honu Gongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach of these gongs is unique. Once each one has sold, we won't have another one exactly like it. Each gong was specially chosen for its great sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe designs are all done by hand by our in-house artists. Both the patina work and etching take a great deal of time and patience. These gongs are special and full of wisdom, like the Honu.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unlimited-28-hawaiian-honu-wisdom-gong","title":"Unlimited 28\" Hawaiian Honu Wisdom Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes a traditional Chinese gong mallet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each of these gongs is unique. Once each one has sold, we won't have another one exactly like it. Each gong was specially chosen for its great sound. The designs are all done by hand by our in-house artists. Both the patina work and etching take a great deal of time and patience. These gongs are special and full of wisdom, like the Honu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title='Unlimited - 28\" Hawaiian Honu Turtle Atlantis Gong (#GBK324) | Gongs Unlimited' src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ec0Du5Yrvz8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unique gong was made with sound healing and therapy in mind here at Gongs Unlimited using one of our 28\" Atlantis gongs. We treated this gong over the course of several days to create a patina layer by layer, which gives the gong a beautiful green hue. It also features a custom engraving of the Hawaiian Honu, with the labyrinth-like Shou symbol on its shell. The word honu in Hawaiian culture represents the majestic green sea turtle, a symbol of good luck, longevity, and peace. The Shou is an ancient Chinese symbol that also signifies longevity and good fortune. The combination of sound and vision can allow for great spiritual healing and sound therapy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to ancient traditions around the world, spanning different cultures, belief systems, and eras, a celestial turtle bears the weight of our world on the expanse of its immense shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some Hindu traditions the turtle is known as \u003cem\u003eAkūpāra,\u003c\/em\u003e a Sanskrit word that can also mean boundless or unlimited. The turtle also appears in Chinese mythology, where it is known as \u003cem\u003eAo\u003c\/em\u003e. Similar stories can be seen in the folklore of Southern African peoples such as the Zulu, as well as in the traditions of many indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well, the \u003cem\u003ehonu\u003c\/em\u003e holds great importance in Hawaiian culture, often featured in stories and ancient artwork. These sea turtles can act as manifestations of \u003cem\u003eaumākua, \u003c\/em\u003epersonal gods and ancestral spirits that take the form of animals to watch over and guide families, warn of danger, and pass on prayers from the living to the gods.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modern view, the turtle is thought to be representative of infinite regress, a concept that can be used to emphasize the metaphysical ineffability of our reality, and the beauty in the labyrinthine nature of things too large for us to understand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western traveler encountering an Eastern philosopher asks him to describe the nature of the world: \"It is a great ball resting on the flat back of the world turtle.\" \"Ah yes, but what does the world turtle stand on?\" \"On the back of a still larger turtle.\" \"Yes, but what does he stand on?\" \"A very perceptive question. But it’s no use, mister;\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eit’s turtles all the way down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eCarl Sagan\u003cem\u003e, Gott and the Turtles (1974)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 27.5\"\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 19 lbs\u003cbr\u003eRim Height: 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003eRim Thickness: 3mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46194041061568,"sku":"gu-28tesla-lab-GBK324","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/4015\/files\/Unl.28AtlantisTurtle_GBK324.jpg?v=1765584523"},{"product_id":"unlimited-16-hawaiian-honu-wisdom-gong","title":"Unlimited 16\" Hawaiian Honu Wisdom Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes the gong, a brown gong handle, and a traditional Chinese gong mallet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each of these gongs is unique. Once each one has sold, we won't have another one exactly like it. Each gong was specially chosen for its great sound. The designs are all done by hand by our in-house artists. Both the patina work and etching take a great deal of time and patience. These gongs are special and full of wisdom, like the Honu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc\" id=\"47305398026432\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uf2zhRBLs8A\" title='16\" Hawaiian Honu Turtle Gong (#TFO944) | Gongs Unlimited'\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\" Hawaiian Honu Turtle Gong (#TFO944)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc\" id=\"47305398059200\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lI-ONhY9Lb8\" title='16\" Hawaiian Honu Turtle Gong (#UER745) | Gongs Unlimited'\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\" Hawaiian Honu Turtle Gong (#UER745)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unique gong was made with sound healing and therapy in mind here at Gongs Unlimited using one of our 16\" Atlantis gongs. We treated this gong over the course of several days to create a patina layer by layer, which gives the gong a beautiful green hue. It also features a custom engraving of the Hawaiian Honu, with the labyrinth-like Shou symbol on its shell. The word honu in Hawaiian culture represents the majestic green sea turtle, a symbol of good luck, longevity, and peace. The Shou is an ancient Chinese symbol that also signifies longevity and good fortune. The combination of sound and vision can allow for great spiritual healing and sound therapy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to ancient traditions around the world, spanning different cultures, belief systems, and eras, a celestial turtle bears the weight of our world on the expanse of its immense shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some Hindu traditions the turtle is known as \u003cem\u003eAkūpāra,\u003c\/em\u003e a Sanskrit word that can also mean boundless or unlimited. The turtle also appears in Chinese mythology, where it is known as \u003cem\u003eAo\u003c\/em\u003e. Similar stories can be seen in the folklore of Southern African peoples such as the Zulu, as well as in the traditions of many indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well, the \u003cem\u003ehonu\u003c\/em\u003e holds great importance in Hawaiian culture, often featured in stories and ancient artwork. These sea turtles can act as manifestations of \u003cem\u003eaumākua, \u003c\/em\u003epersonal gods and ancestral spirits that take the form of animals to watch over and guide families, warn of danger, and pass on prayers from the living to the gods.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modern view, the turtle is thought to be representative of infinite regress, a concept that can be used to emphasize the metaphysical ineffability of our reality, and the beauty in the labyrinthine nature of things too large for us to understand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western traveler encountering an Eastern philosopher asks him to describe the nature of the world: \"It is a great ball resting on the flat back of the world turtle.\" \"Ah yes, but what does the world turtle stand on?\" \"On the back of a still larger turtle.\" \"Yes, but what does he stand on?\" \"A very perceptive question. But it’s no use, mister;\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eit’s turtles all the way down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eCarl Sagan\u003cem\u003e, Gott and the Turtles (1974)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 16\"\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 4 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"(#TFO994)","offer_id":47305398026432,"sku":"gu-16honu-TFO944","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(#UER745)","offer_id":47305398059200,"sku":"gu-16honu-UER745","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/4015\/files\/16H.HonuTurtle_TFO944_c14357d7-87eb-49ce-8777-aead78789cc8.jpg?v=1770315217"},{"product_id":"unlimited-22-hawaiian-breeze-honu-wisdom-gong","title":"Unlimited 22\" Hawaiian Breeze Honu Wisdom Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes a traditional Chinese gong mallet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each of these gongs is unique. Once each one has sold, we won't have another one exactly like it. Each gong was specially chosen for its great sound. The designs are all done by hand by our in-house artists. Both the patina work and etching take a great deal of time and patience. These gongs are special and full of wisdom, like the Honu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title='Unlimited - 22\" Hawaiian Honu WIsdom Gong (#WEV304) | Gongs Unlimited' src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hRNCed0sKFQ\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited 22\" Hawaiian Breeze Honu Wisdom Gong (#WEV304)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unique gong was made with sound healing and therapy in mind here at Gongs Unlimited using one of our 22\" Atlantis Wind gongs. We treated this gong over the course of several days to create a patina layer by layer, which gives the gong a beautiful green hue. It also features a custom engraving of the Hawaiian Honu, with the labyrinth-like Shou symbol on its shell. The word honu in Hawaiian culture represents the majestic green sea turtle, a symbol of good luck, longevity, and peace. The Shou is an ancient Chinese symbol that also signifies longevity and good fortune. The combination of sound and vision can allow for great spiritual healing and sound therapy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to ancient traditions around the world, spanning different cultures, belief systems, and eras, a celestial turtle bears the weight of our world on the expanse of its immense shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some Hindu traditions the turtle is known as \u003cem\u003eAkūpāra,\u003c\/em\u003e a Sanskrit word that can also mean boundless or unlimited. The turtle also appears in Chinese mythology, where it is known as \u003cem\u003eAo\u003c\/em\u003e. Similar stories can be seen in the folklore of Southern African peoples such as the Zulu, as well as in the traditions of many indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well, the \u003cem\u003ehonu\u003c\/em\u003e holds great importance in Hawaiian culture, often featured in stories and ancient artwork. These sea turtles can act as manifestations of \u003cem\u003eaumākua, \u003c\/em\u003epersonal gods and ancestral spirits that take the form of animals to watch over and guide families, warn of danger, and pass on prayers from the living to the gods.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modern view, the turtle is thought to be representative of infinite regress, a concept that can be used to emphasize the metaphysical ineffability of our reality, and the beauty in the labyrinthine nature of things too large for us to understand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western traveler encountering an Eastern philosopher asks him to describe the nature of the world: \"It is a great ball resting on the flat back of the world turtle.\" \"Ah yes, but what does the world turtle stand on?\" \"On the back of a still larger turtle.\" \"Yes, but what does he stand on?\" \"A very perceptive question. But it’s no use, mister;\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eit’s turtles all the way down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eCarl Sagan\u003cem\u003e, Gott and the Turtles (1974)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 22\" \/ 56 cm\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 8 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46395165999296,"sku":"gu-22honubreeze-WEV304","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/4015\/files\/Unl.22AtlantisWindHawaii_WEV304_6224300d-44d9-4fa0-b049-851ff44dc748.jpg?v=1761680691"},{"product_id":"unlimited-26-hawaiian-honu-wisdom-gong","title":"Unlimited 26\" Hawaiian Breeze Honu Wisdom Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes a traditional Chinese gong mallet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each of these gongs is unique. Once each one has sold, we won't have another one exactly like it. Each gong was specially chosen for its great sound. The designs are all done by hand by our in-house artists. Both the patina work and etching take a great deal of time and patience. These gongs are special and full of wisdom, like the Honu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O9Kvk6vkcDE\" title='26\" Engraved \"Honu Turtle\" Atlantis Wind Gong (#RTU471) | Gongs Unlimited'\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unique gong was made with sound healing and therapy in mind here at Gongs Unlimited using one of our 26\" Atlantis Wind gongs. We treated this gong over the course of several days to create a patina layer by layer, which gives the gong a beautiful green hue. It also features a custom engraving of the Hawaiian Honu, with the labyrinth-like Shou symbol on its shell. The word honu in Hawaiian culture represents the majestic green sea turtle, a symbol of good luck, longevity, and peace. The Shou is an ancient Chinese symbol that also signifies longevity and good fortune. The combination of sound and vision can allow for great spiritual healing and sound therapy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to ancient traditions around the world, spanning different cultures, belief systems, and eras, a celestial turtle bears the weight of our world on the expanse of its immense shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some Hindu traditions the turtle is known as \u003cem\u003eAkūpāra,\u003c\/em\u003e a Sanskrit word that can also mean boundless or unlimited. The turtle also appears in Chinese mythology, where it is known as \u003cem\u003eAo\u003c\/em\u003e. Similar stories can be seen in the folklore of Southern African peoples such as the Zulu, as well as in the traditions of many indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well, the \u003cem\u003ehonu\u003c\/em\u003e holds great importance in Hawaiian culture, often featured in stories and ancient artwork. These sea turtles can act as manifestations of \u003cem\u003eaumākua, \u003c\/em\u003epersonal gods and ancestral spirits that take the form of animals to watch over and guide families, warn of danger, and pass on prayers from the living to the gods.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modern view, the turtle is thought to be representative of infinite regress, a concept that can be used to emphasize the metaphysical ineffability of our reality, and the beauty in the labyrinthine nature of things too large for us to understand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western traveler encountering an Eastern philosopher asks him to describe the nature of the world: \"It is a great ball resting on the flat back of the world turtle.\" \"Ah yes, but what does the world turtle stand on?\" \"On the back of a still larger turtle.\" \"Yes, but what does he stand on?\" \"A very perceptive question. But it’s no use, mister;\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eit’s turtles all the way down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eCarl Sagan\u003cem\u003e, Gott and the Turtles (1974)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 26\" \/ 66 cm\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 17 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998219063488,"sku":"gu-26honubreeze-RTU471","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/4015\/files\/Unl.26AtlantisWindTurtle.png?v=1761681029"},{"product_id":"unlimited-14-hawaiian-breeze-honu-wisdom-gong","title":"Unlimited 14\" Hawaiian Breeze Honu Wisdom Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes the gong, a brown gong handle, and a traditional Chinese gong mallet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each of these gongs is unique. Once each one has sold, we won't have another one exactly like it. Each gong was specially chosen for its great sound. The designs are all done by hand by our in-house artists. Both the patina work and etching take a great deal of time and patience. These gongs are special and full of wisdom, like the Honu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title='Unlimited - 14\" Hawaiian Honu Wisdom Gong (#OZA744) | Gongs Unlimited' src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DPJq4L0r3fI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited 14\" Hawaiian Breeze Honu Wisdom Gong (#OZA744)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unique gong was made with sound healing and therapy in mind here at Gongs Unlimited using one of our 14\" Atlantis Wind gongs. We treated this gong over the course of several days to create a patina layer by layer, which gives the gong a beautiful green hue. It also features a custom engraving of the Hawaiian Honu, with the labyrinth-like Shou symbol on its shell. The word honu in Hawaiian culture represents the majestic green sea turtle, a symbol of good luck, longevity, and peace. The Shou is an ancient Chinese symbol that also signifies longevity and good fortune. The combination of sound and vision can allow for great spiritual healing and sound therapy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to ancient traditions around the world, spanning different cultures, belief systems, and eras, a celestial turtle bears the weight of our world on the expanse of its immense shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some Hindu traditions the turtle is known as \u003cem\u003eAkūpāra,\u003c\/em\u003e a Sanskrit word that can also mean boundless or unlimited. The turtle also appears in Chinese mythology, where it is known as \u003cem\u003eAo\u003c\/em\u003e. Similar stories can be seen in the folklore of Southern African peoples such as the Zulu, as well as in the traditions of many indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well, the \u003cem\u003ehonu\u003c\/em\u003e holds great importance in Hawaiian culture, often featured in stories and ancient artwork. These sea turtles can act as manifestations of \u003cem\u003eaumākua, \u003c\/em\u003epersonal gods and ancestral spirits that take the form of animals to watch over and guide families, warn of danger, and pass on prayers from the living to the gods.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modern view, the turtle is thought to be representative of infinite regress, a concept that can be used to emphasize the metaphysical ineffability of our reality, and the beauty in the labyrinthine nature of things too large for us to understand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western traveler encountering an Eastern philosopher asks him to describe the nature of the world: \"It is a great ball resting on the flat back of the world turtle.\" \"Ah yes, but what does the world turtle stand on?\" \"On the back of a still larger turtle.\" \"Yes, but what does he stand on?\" \"A very perceptive question. But it’s no use, mister;\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eit’s turtles all the way down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eCarl Sagan\u003cem\u003e, Gott and the Turtles (1974)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 13.75\" \/ 35 cm\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 3 lbs 3 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147736858816,"sku":"gu-16honubreeze-OZA744","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/4015\/files\/Unl.14AtlantisWindHawaii_OZA744.jpg?v=1765586034"},{"product_id":"unlimited-22-hawaiian-honu-wisdom-gong","title":"Unlimited 22\" Hawaiian Honu Wisdom Gong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing includes a traditional Chinese gong mallet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each of these gongs is unique. Once each one has sold, we won't have another one exactly like it. Each gong was specially chosen for its great sound. The designs are all done by hand by our in-house artists. Both the patina work and etching take a great deal of time and patience. These gongs are special and full of wisdom, like the Honu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hX5MbHLj2qI\" title='Unlimited - 28\" Hawaiian Honu Turtle Atlantis Gong (#GBK324) | Gongs Unlimited'\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis unique gong was made with sound healing and therapy in mind here at Gongs Unlimited using one of our 22\" Atlantis gongs. We treated this gong over the course of several days to create a patina layer by layer, which gives the gong a beautiful green hue. It also features a custom engraving of the Hawaiian Honu, with the labyrinth-like Shou symbol on its shell. The word honu in Hawaiian culture represents the majestic green sea turtle, a symbol of good luck, longevity, and peace. The Shou is an ancient Chinese symbol that also signifies longevity and good fortune. The combination of sound and vision can allow for great spiritual healing and sound therapy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to ancient traditions around the world, spanning different cultures, belief systems, and eras, a celestial turtle bears the weight of our world on the expanse of its immense shell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some Hindu traditions the turtle is known as \u003cem\u003eAkūpāra,\u003c\/em\u003e a Sanskrit word that can also mean boundless or unlimited. The turtle also appears in Chinese mythology, where it is known as \u003cem\u003eAo\u003c\/em\u003e. Similar stories can be seen in the folklore of Southern African peoples such as the Zulu, as well as in the traditions of many indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well, the \u003cem\u003ehonu\u003c\/em\u003e holds great importance in Hawaiian culture, often featured in stories and ancient artwork. These sea turtles can act as manifestations of \u003cem\u003eaumākua, \u003c\/em\u003epersonal gods and ancestral spirits that take the form of animals to watch over and guide families, warn of danger, and pass on prayers from the living to the gods.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modern view, the turtle is thought to be representative of infinite regress, a concept that can be used to emphasize the metaphysical ineffability of our reality, and the beauty in the labyrinthine nature of things too large for us to understand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western traveler encountering an Eastern philosopher asks him to describe the nature of the world: \"It is a great ball resting on the flat back of the world turtle.\" \"Ah yes, but what does the world turtle stand on?\" \"On the back of a still larger turtle.\" \"Yes, but what does he stand on?\" \"A very perceptive question. But it’s no use, mister;\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eit’s turtles all the way down\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003eCarl Sagan\u003cem\u003e, Gott and the Turtles (1974)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 10 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47266869969088,"sku":"gu-22tesla-lab-GBK324","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/4015\/files\/Unl.22AtlantisTurtle_IET945.jpg?v=1769465481"}],"url":"https:\/\/gongs-unlimited.com\/collections\/hawaiian-honu-gongs\/unlimited-products.oembed","provider":"Gongs Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}