Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant Parāoa It measures 70mm by 45mm

It measures 70mm by 45mm

kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean

Taken from the fern frond found throughout the forests of Aotearoa

This roimata was carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status

Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant Parāoa It measures 70mm by 45mmNiho taniwha, literally translated as teeth of the taniwha, is an iconic design of Te Arawa and Waikato iwi. Most commonly found on tniko woven tukutuku panels of marae, they are a triangular design comprised of many smaller triangle teeth. This pattern represents the stories and histories that whakapapa is beholden to, connecting lineage to mythology. This niho taniwha was carved by Jeremy Walsh from onewa sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand. It