Bone Carving #47 Ripeka (Pākura) niho taniwha The intention when making this

The intention when making this taonga was to symbolise our role as humans who exist as spiritual beings in a physical world

This measures 8

6cm length x 3

The tongue is the vehicle we use to kōrero Māori

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 #47 Ripeka (Pākura) niho taniwha The intention when making thisBone 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.