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Koauau Kōkopu - Short FluteKoauau are a form of flute used in traditional healing ceremonies, in welcoming new life, and escorting departing spirits. The tangi (sound) of the koauau were also known to mimic native manu (birds) and draw in people from further afield. This koauau was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kkopu pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 90mm by 28mm, has a semi gloss finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand braided cord.

Kawakawa is a very popular stone for carving because of its beauty and ability to hold most shapes

and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord discretely hung through the rear of the tiki

They measure approximately 360mm by 110mm

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The cords are all identical

Rei puta parāoa (sperm whale tooth pendants) are highly prized for their rarity and were often worn by rangatira (chiefs

This hiku tohorā was carved by Aaron Marshall from kōkopu pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu

Traditionally a feminine form

They measure approximately 360mm by 90mm

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unbroken twist of the pikorua represents this perpetual movement and the eternal interplay of these forces

It measures 145mm by 47mm and has a semi- gloss finish