Bone Carving #2 Hei Manaia o Rauru contemporary Dolphins have always been culturally

Dolphins have always been culturally significant to Māori with stories dating back to the early navigators

used more commonly today during traditional ceremonies

and comes with a brown adjustable waxed cord to wear as a necklace

This Hei tiki is called Te Manawanui and embodies the great gift and love of whānau or the tribe we choose

Bone Carving #55 Manaia (Heru)

Bone Carving #2 Hei Manaia o Rauru contemporary Dolphins have always been culturallyBone Carving #2 Hei Manaia o Rauru This manaia rauru (double spiral seen in the centre) is based on the journey of life as a seed he kkano. This seed navigates through darkness (Te Kore) and once anchored, progresses into the light (Te Ao Mrama). Te Ao Kikokiko, is the physical representation or form that we know as the 'physical realm' and works it's way from the centre rauru outward. It represents life and an on going cycle, shaping and growing both