Portrait of a Maori man, Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie, Hawaii

The twist bone carving with its crisscross form represents the many paths of life and love and as such is regarded as the original eternity symbol. The single twist in particular shows the joining together of two people for eternity. The double and triple twists have a similar meaning but refer more to the joining of

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michael parekowhai - friends of ours have one of these... i would love one

michael parekowhai - i would love one

paulyunstoppable: Maori Moko, or Ta Moko is the tradtional facial tattooing of the Maori people of New Zealand Its memebers still practice the act of Moko with modern machines, but traditionally they...

Maori Ta Moko tattoo art is making a resurgence; visit Rotorua, the heartland of the Maori culture, while you locum in New Zealand

New Zealand Nephrite Jade Sculpture 5.25" diameter, carved by artist Richard Moor. | via jadesculptors.com

Hepi from Rotorua is one of most famous Maori master jade and bone carvers in New Zealand and has a strong following world wide. Hepi has a passion for the sacred Pounamu and has a way of seeing the flowing forms and curls hidden deep within the stone so his works reflect what he sees and feel in each piece.Most of Hep

Kerry is a master of traditional bone jade and mixed media wearable art.He is one of New Zealand's best known and most skilled carvers with an unmistakable style that speaks of the deep respect he has for his craft, his culture and his tribe. Amanda his wife is also a highly accomplished and skilled carver so these two

Alexis Neal House of Treasures Series "Tauira Whāriki Rāranga Whakairo" Printed Woven Whāriki 2013

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Maori Warrior by Massimo Pasquali