Whale Bone Niho 2 Pounamu The flesh of this pounamu

The flesh of this pounamu is usually olive to light green in colour

Thought to represent strength

Approx 5x10cm - a large statement piece

toki are worn as a symbol of strength

the Niho design is commonly associated with two animals – the whale and the shark(mako)

Whale Bone Niho 2 Pounamu The flesh of this pounamuApprox 6x9cm Niho (tooth). Thought to represent strength, leadership and resilience, the Niho design is commonly associated with two animals the whale and the shark(mako). Paroa (Whale Bone). Whales hold great significance to Mori, representing abundance and wealth. In some iwi, they are believed to be descendants of Tangaroa, the god of the ocean. When a whale becomes stranded, it is seen as a gift from Tangaroa and carving it is a way of showing