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....
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...
Traditional Māori heru are combs worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of...
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...
Traditionally heru are worn as functional hair ornaments by both men and women. The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and...
Mere pounamu were highly-prized taonga (heirlooms) handed down from one generation to the next. To possess a mere siginified the status and mana (authority) of...
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,...
Similar to Native American totem poles, pouwhenua convey narratives that hold great importance for the Māori community, symbolizing their enduring cultural legacy in New Zealand....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Pekapeka are ancient carved forms, and represent the native bat of Aotearoa. It is said that Māui-tikitiki-a-Taranga, the great trickster would take on the form...