Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant Parāoa kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean

kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean

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

It measures 86mm by 57mm

It measures 70mm by 45mm

This taonga was hand-carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu

Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant Parāoa kaitiaki (protector) of the oceanNiho 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