With expertise and power the carver wields the adze. Relied on for survival in ancient times, traditional tools are imbued with significance and meaning. The...
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...
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....
Limited Edition Bronze Hei Tiki Sculpture with a Whale Vertebrae and Kauri Base - Sands Signature
$11,012.00
Introducing the Limited Edition Bronze Hei Tiki Sculpture, meticulously handcrafted by Alex Sands. The hei tiki measures 14.1 cm x 8 cm, including the base...
Paraoa Heru - Traditional Whale Bone Maori Hair Comb
已售完$3,625.00
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 rei niho parāoa, or rei puta, symbolises the intimate connection between Maori and tohorā (whales). It features kirikiore engraving and whakapapa notches along each...
Hei Matau-Hiku Tohorā Parāoa - Whale Bone Hook-Whale Tail Pendant
已售完$1,010.00
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...