Pikorua Bone Carving with Paua Carved from Bovine bone and

Carved from Bovine bone and wood

however these days many bone carvings are made from bovine bone as it is an ethically abundant source

this doll is great for learning through play

Waiomio's work showcases te ao Māori through digital drawing

Pikorua Bone Carving with Paua Carved from Bovine bone andPikorua (double and triple twist) represents the lasting connection between cultures, rather than individuals. Traditionally, these Mori pendants symbolize the bond of friendship exchanged between diverse tribes. Mori twist symbols are associated with the concept of the 'three baskets of knowledge', which explains the origin of essential knowledge needed for human survival. Legend has it that the god Tane, creator of the first man Tiki, descended from