Fused Glass Bowl by Maori Boy - Kawakawa Design (aqua and white) 40cm tiki The Matau (fish hook) finds

The Matau (fish hook) finds its origins in Maori legend - the North Island of New Zealand was once a huge fish that was caught by the great mariner

especially the kumara

and on Stewart Island

37cm x 14cm x 9cm

Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the NZ Black Beech tree

Fused Glass Bowl by Maori Boy - Kawakawa Design (aqua and white) 40cm tiki The Matau (fish hook) findsFused Glass Bowl Original design by Maori Boy Glassware a modern interpretation of traditional NZ kiwi & Maori design Each piece is designed to be a work of art, while still being functional and robust enough to be used day to day 40cm diameter Kawakawa design About Kawakawa Design: This is a popular design with Ngapuhi Maori; it's been adapted here to depict a leaf from the Kawakawa shrub. The Kawakawa is used as a medicine for a wide range of