This 100mm x 35mm Maori Tāne pendant is hand-carved from natural cattle bone and features a Paua shell inlay representing the light of the first dawn. A monumental tribute to the God of Forests and Creation, it symbolizes the strength to separate the heavens from the earth and the bringing of knowledge and life to the world.
This Tāne Mahuta (God of Forests) pendant is a profound "Story of Significance," depicting the deity who pushed apart Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatūānuku (Earth Mother) to create Te Ao Mārama—the World of Light. Carved from high-density cattle bone, the pendant features intricate engravings that represent Tāne's role as the progenitor of birds and the protector of the natural realm. The central Paua shell inlay captures the iridescence of the heavens, while the overall form embodies Toa (warrior) strength and the sacred mission of bringing the Three Baskets of Knowledge to humanity.
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