Tohora - Contemporary Bone Fish-hook

Sands Carving Studio

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

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

This piece was hand carved by Peter Mitchell


Collections: Hooks and Manaia, Peter Mitchell

Catégorie: Adornments All, Bone, Hooks & Manaia, Ocean, peter, Peter Mitchell, Taonga

Types de produits: Hook