Bone Carving #24 Wheku (Te Upoko) ripeka 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

Holy Spirit) or

This taonga depicts Ranginui and Papatūānuku (the sky above and the earth below)

has a heart-shaped paua inlay and comes with a sturdy

one-sided carving

Bone Carving #24 Wheku (Te Upoko) ripeka He was made internationally famousThis taonga is a wheku, a facial representation of a human face depicting an Ancestor (Tipuna) or Guardian (Kaitiaki). A kaitiaki is a symbol of strength and courage. Measures 7. 6cm length x 3. 8cm width, one sided carving, adjustable black waxed cord. Discounted as a one off practice piece which needs a home.