Previous works of art: Taonga out in the world
Rei Puta - Whale Tooth Pendant
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Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of tohorā (whales). They are a reminder of the intimate connection between Māori and tohorā....
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Wahaika Parāoa - Whale Bone Close Combat Weapon
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Wahaika, meaning 'mouth of a fish,' were close-combat weapons designed for hand-to-hand combat. Their notched edges were used to disarm an opponent or to inflict...
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Antiqued Deer Bone Koauau - Short Flute
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Koauau are a form of flute used in traditional healing ceremonies, in welcoming new life, and escorting departing spirits. The tangi (sound) of the koauau...
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Whale Bone Heru - Traditional Maori Comb
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Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of...
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Paraoa Rei Niho - Whale Tooth Pendant
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Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho, carved from pounamu, maintain the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Hei Tiki Parāoa - Whale Bone Tiki Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human. When worn, they provide a tangible link to the tūpuna (ancestors) that brought us into this...
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Mau Taringa Mako - Mini Shark Teeth Earrings
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Shark tooth earrings have been worn by Polynesians and Māori since the earliest exploration of Polynesia. They connect to the spirit of the shark, its...
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Kōauau/Short Flute - Antiqued Deer Bone Flute
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Koauau are a form of flute used in traditional healing ceremonies, in welcoming new life, and escorting departing spirits. The tangi (sound) of the koauau...
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Silver Capped Whale Bone Mau Taringa - Drop Earrings
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Mau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau Taringa are gifts for those we care for and when worn,...
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Kōauau/Short Flute - Antiqued Deer Bone Flute
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Koauau are a form of flute used in traditional healing ceremonies, in welcoming new life, and escorting departing spirits. The tangi (sound) of the koauau...
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Moa Bone Rei Niho - New Zealand Tooth Pendant with Whakapapa Notches
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Rei puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei niho, carved from pounamu, maintain the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Moa Bone Hei Tiki
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance of Tupuna (ancestors)...
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Paraoa Mau Taringa - Whale Bone Earrings
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Mau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau Taringa are gifts for those we care for and when worn,...
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Moa Hunter Period - Deer Antler Rei Niho
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The Archaic or Moa Hunter period is when the Polynesians made first contact with the moa, around 700 to 800 years ago. Moa Hunter people...
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Kaka Poria - Whalebone Leg Ring
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Kaka Poria were leg rings used on captive birds kept as prized possessions, to sing and attract other kaka and manu from afar. Today these...
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Swordfish Bone Hei Toki - Adze Pendant
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In the ancient Māori world, the Toki or adze was a vital tool in everyday life. Toki have come to represent the strength and skill...
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Koru - Contemporary Bone Spiral Pendant
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Koru are the quintessential pattern of Māori design. Taken from the fern frond, are found throughout the forests of Aotearoa, Koru represents the growth, the...
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Matau Hiku Tohorā - Contemporary Bone Whale Tail-Hook Pendant
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Whale tails are a symbol of the tohorā (whale). Tohorā are the kaitiaki (guardians) of the realm of Tangaroa (God of the Ocean). In the...
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Hei Matau-Hiku Tohorā - Contemporary Whale Tail-Hook Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Koru Manawa - Bone Heart Pendant
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The Manawa (heart) is a timeless depiction of love. Combined with the Koru, this piece represents new life, family, purity, and peace. This piece was...
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Koru Pikorua - Contemporary Bone Twist Pendant
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The twisting Pikorua represents balance in all things. In its eternal connectedness and perpetual movement we see the balance of feminine and masculine, positive and negative,...
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Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Mammoth Tusk Hei Tiki
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Hei Tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance of Tupuna (ancestors)...
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Bone Koru Heru - Traditional Maori Hair Comb
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Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of...
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Heru with Matau - Traditional Māori Hair Comb
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Traditional Māori Heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of mana and...
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Hei Tiki Paraoa - Whale Bone Pendant
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Hei tiki represent the form of the first human, worn by Māori they are a prestigious gift. Hei tiki are a remembrance of Tupuna (ancestors)...
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Koru Hei Matau - Contemporary Bone Fish Hook Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Mau Kaki Parāoa - Whalebone Reel Beaded Necklace
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This Mau Kaki Parāoa - Whalebone Reel Beaded Necklace features black and red glass beads with whalebone at its centre. It was hand-crafted by Yuri Terenyi and...
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Paraoa Heru - Traditional Whale Bone Maori Hair Comb
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Traditional Maori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. Often the decorations on pre-European heru were a symbol of...
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Waihaka Parāoa - Whale Bone Hand Club
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This double-sided waihaka parāoa features stylised manaia with pāua shell inlaid eyes and intricately carved mangopare and ununahi designs. This waihaka is an important example...
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Patu Parāoa - NZ Whale Bone Hand Club
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This Patu Parāoa - NZ Whale Bone Hand Club has been hand-carved from whale bone and features a muka coloured braided wrist tau (cord), grooved...
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Kōauau - Bone Carved Maori Flute
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Kōauau are a form of flute used in traditional healing ceremonies in welcoming new life, and escorting departing spirits. The tangi (sound) of the Kōauau were...
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Rei Niho Parāoa - Carved Whale Bone Tooth Pendant
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This rei niho parāoa, or rei puta, symbolises the intimate connection between Maori and tohorā (whales). It features kirikiore engraving and whakapapa notches along each...
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Whale Bone Rei Patu - Notched Pendant
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This intricate Whale Bone Rei Patu Pendant features paua shell inlaid eyes measures 9.1 x3.4 cm and is hangs from a tan adjustable hand braided waxed cord. Maori...
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Whale Bone Hei Tiki Porohita Pounamu Disc Sculpture
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This unique Whale Bone Hei Tiki Porohita Pounamu Disc Sculptural He Tiki was handcrafted and carved by Alex Sands. It is inlaid with paua shell eyes and sits upon a...
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Antiqued Bone Hei Matau - Ornate Bone Fish Hook
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Koropepe-Manaia Wheua - Antiqued Bone Manaia Spiral
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Manaia are personal shield of great power, and are the embodiment of mana - the archetypal Maori measurement of worth, respect, and prestige. With ethereal presence and...
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Huia Mau Taringa - Black Coral & Whale Bone Feather Earrings
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These trendy Huia Mau Taringa - Black Coral & Whale Bone Feather Earrings are made in the shape of Huia feathers and crafted from carved...
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Bone Niho Mau Taringa - Tooth Earrings
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These earrings have been made from beef bone and carved into the shape of a tooth/niho. The Niho form represents strength, leadership and resilience. This...
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Hei Matau-Hiku Tohorā Parāoa - Whale Bone Hook-Whale Tail Pendant
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Hei matau are fish hooks fashioned in the style of Māui. These are symbols of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. They are also considered to provide...
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Seal Tooth Rei Niho - Carved Tooth Pendant
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Rei Puta are chiefly taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohorā (whale). Rei Niho, carved from seal teeth, maintains the beauty of the traditional form,...
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Whale Bone Pekapeka
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Pekapeka are ancient carved forms, and are the representation of the native bat of Aotearoa. Worn on special occasions it is carved as a twin...
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Bone Whaletail Heru - Traditional Māori Hair Ornament
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Heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and...
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Celtic Knot - Contemporary Bone Knot Pendant
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Celtic knots are complete loops that have no start or finish. They could be said to represent eternity, whether this means loyalty, faith, friendship or...
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Nguru - Antiqued Deer Bone Nose Flute
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Nguru are flutes carved in the natural shape of the whale tooth. They are commonly played by mouth or using the nostrils to produce haunting and...
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Kōauau - Antiqued Deer Bone Flute
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This Antiqued Deer Bone Kōauau is fully engraved and was hand-carved by Yuri Terenyi. Māori Kōauau players were renowned for the power it gave them over the...
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