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Tohora - Contemporary Bone Fish-hook

Sands Carving Studio

PTO0151S

$96.00

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 Maori world, they are an omen of the supernatural and a sign of abundance because of their many offerings, even in death

This piece was designed and hand carved from cow bone  by Peter Mitchell  and is hung by an adjustable hand platted cord. 

The size of this piece is: 47 x 34 x 7mm

Collections: Hooks and Manaia, PETER MITCHELL, Traditional Carving, Whale Tail

Category: Adornments All, Bone, Carving, fish hook, Hooks & Manaia, Jewellery, Maori, necklace, New zealand jewellery, Ocean, Pendant, peter, Polished, Taonga, Whale Tail

Type: Whale Tail