Bone Carving #47 Ripeka (Pākura) niho taniwha He was made internationally famous

He was made internationally famous for successfully guiding two trapped pygmy sperm whales back to deep waters after being stuck on a sand bar around Mahia

Bone Carving Heru #17 (Heru-Uenuku & Hinepukohurangi)

The tongue is the vehicle we use to kōrero Māori

This measures 8

6cm length x 3

Bone Carving #47 Ripeka (Pākura) niho taniwha He was made internationally famousBone Carving #47 Ripeka (Pkura) A ripeka (cross) symbolising the story of faith as depicted in the story of the cross. This cross has the pkura design and a paua inlay in the centre, on both sides. A beautiful taonga to wear to encourage yourself or someone special to keep faith and hope in God. Measures approximately 7. 5cm x X 3. 5cm, brown wax cord and double sided.