Bone Carving #57 Hei Toki (Ngā Kete o te Wānanga) sale The tongue is the vehicle

The tongue is the vehicle we use to kōrero Māori

waxed cord

this taonga could be a representation of those special to you

This taonga depicts Ranginui and Papatūānuku (the sky above and the earth below)

used more commonly today during traditional ceremonies

Bone Carving #57 Hei Toki (Ngā Kete o te Wānanga) sale The tongue is the vehicleBone Carving #57 Hei Toki (Ng Kete o te Wnanga) Inspired by Ng Kete o te Wnanga. This toki represents the 3 baskets of knowledge obtained by Tane from the 12th heaven, that were brought to earth for all mankind. The gifting of this taonga can acknowledge and celebrate someones achievements despite challenges and difficulties along the way, just as Tane had to navigate the the heavens before reaching Io Matua Kore and retrieving the celestrial