Discover the captivating artistry of our hand-carved Maori Wheku bone. This stunning piece measures 67mm in height and 40mm in width and depicts the powerful face of a fierce warrior, complete with a traditional protruding tongue and intimidating facial features. The eyes of this ancestral figure are inlaid with Paua shell, bringing a captivating depth and life to the carving. In Maori culture, the Wheku, meaning 'carved face' , is a revered representation of important ancestors (tipuna). Traditionally, the Wheku is found at the apex of the gable on a Wharenui, the Maori meeting house , symbolizing the significant ancestor after whom the house is named.
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