Bone Carving #64 Manaia (Ranginui and Papatūānuku) Heru often seen over the top

often seen over the top of some doorways or windows in wharenui

fashioning and sculpturing wood (rakau)

The light is the source of all things

Kaikai-a-waro the name of a highly revered dolphin in the canterbury region who guided ships through the cook straight and in the early to mid 2000's there was Moko

It can be worn in the hair or around the neck as a necklace

Bone Carving #64 Manaia (Ranginui and Papatūānuku) Heru often seen over the topBone Carving #64 Manaia (Ranginui and Papatnuku) This taonga depicts Ranginui and Papatnuku (the sky above and the earth below). The intention when making this taonga was to symbolise our role as humans who exist as spiritual beings in a physical world, and emphasises our connection to nature and creation. This taonga has detailed and intricate pakati haehae (Niho Kuri) design on both the front and back. It can be a great gift for someone who needs