This 50mm x 45mm Maori taonga is hand-carved from natural cattle bone and combines the guardian Taniwha, the Kiwi, and a Koru spiral featuring Paua shell Southern Cross stars. It serves as a powerful symbol of national identity, celestial guidance, and spiritual protection for the wearer.
This masterfully carved piece serves as a "living record" of Aotearoa, integrating four distinct cultural pillars into a single form. The Koru spiral establishes a foundation of new beginnings, while the Taniwha scales along the body invoke the prestige and protection of a traditional guardian. At its apex, a Kiwi head detail honors the unique spirit of the land. Inlaid within the polished cattle bone are four Paua shell stars representing Te Kāhui o Mahutonga (the Southern Cross), providing the wearer with a spiritual compass and a permanent connection to the celestial navigation of the South Pacific.
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