Koruru Bolo Tie - 6726PD

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In Māori carving there are three predominant designs for heads: the ‘wheku’ with the long eyes; and the ‘ruru’, which also has round eyes but with a point at the top. The different designs were used by carvers to illustrate the character of the subject they were carving.

Koruru are frequently found fitted to the gable of a whare whakairo (carved meetinghouse) as a representation of the tribe’s eponymous ancestor.

Material: Pounamu (Kawakawa)

Measurements: 65mm x 55mm
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Artist: Patariki Dawson

Position: Mātanga Whakairo

Iwi: Te Arawa

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Artist: Patariki Dawson

Position: Mātanga Whakairo

Iwi: Te Arawa