Carved Teko Teko - 28cm by Wood Masters new zealand wood carving Tūmatauenga (Tū of the angry

Tūmatauenga (Tū of the angry face) is the primary god (atua) of war and human activities such as hunting

Even out in the elements they will take many years to tarnish - if at all

grown at Bulloch Creek

Burgundy velvet lining

About Patu:

Carved Teko Teko - 28cm by Wood Masters new zealand wood carving Tūmatauenga (Tū of the angryTeko Teko Carved in New Zealand from hardwood (Tulipwood) 28cm x 6. 5cm x 4cm Stock photo Wood grain may vary About Tekoteko: Tekoteko is the term used for a carved human form which can be either freestanding, attached to the gable of a whare (house) or carved into the central poles of the great meeting houses. Tekoteko are often carved in a defiant stance with a protruding tongue, and holding a mere or taiaha, to ward off intruders. Tekoteko often