Hand Carved Tekoteko 34cm by Wood Masters bone The word kotiate literally means

The word kotiate literally means 'to divide

This is because the New Zealand pigeon (or kereru) has a widespread distribution through the country

and their noisy whirring flight is interspersed with short glides

24ct gold leaf

particularly possums

Hand Carved Tekoteko 34cm by Wood Masters bone The word kotiate literally meansTekoteko Carved in New Zealand from hardwood (Tulip Wood) 27cm x 14cm x 4cm 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 have eyes made of paua shell and can