Bone Carving #2 Hei Manaia o Rauru contemporary This taonga depicts a human

This taonga depicts a human form

This manaia rauru (double spiral - seen in the centre) is based on the journey of life as a seed - he kākano

Bone Carving #2 Hei Manaia o Rauru

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

Bone Carving #2 Hei Manaia o Rauru contemporary This taonga depicts a humanBone 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