Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant Parāoa In this workshop we will

In this workshop we will cover the cultural history of the form

Taken from the fern frond found throughout the forests of Aotearoa

Traditionally worn by Māori as ornaments of respect and status

otherwise known as a full lashing

It measures 86mm by 57mm

Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant Parāoa In this workshop we willNiho 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