Bone Carving #12 Manaia - Tamatea Arikinui Comb The patterns carved into the

The patterns carved into the taonga are called Pītau-a-rauru - based on the same meaning of the spiral

A beautiful taonga to wear to encourage yourself or someone special to keep faith and hope in God

The stories say that these kaitiaki looked like humans with the head of the bird

This taonga is a wheku

Bone Carving #12 Manaia - Tamatea Arikinui Comb The patterns carved into the#12 Manaia Tamatea Arikinui This Taonga is a Representation of the Taniwha (Tutarakauika) and (Ruamano) who accompanied the Takitimu Waka during his Voyage from Hawaiki to the Mahia Peninsula Hawkes Bay). This taonga embodies the strength, determination, and perseverance we need to make make great changes and navigate the challenges along the way. Measures 8cm length x 4. 5 cm width, is double sided, black adjustable waxed cord.