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tiki

Traditional tiki were carved from pounamu or greenstone and were a highly prized heirloom. Maori have occupied New Zealand since about 1000 A. D., the history of the tiki predates this occupation. The tiki is the least understoond of Maori symbols and theories are abundant regarding the meaning behind the carving. Whatever the theory it is generally believed to be a powerful good luck symbol. This representation of the tiki has been created in cast crystal glass.

wahaika
crystal glass wahaika © photo by Aotearoa.co.nz

This cast crystal piece represents a Maori weapon called a 'wahaika'. this weapon was used by Maori warriors were a quick in-fighting action required thrusting jabs.

They were made mostly of bone, stone, wood and greenstone.

 

large glass mere

Glass mere

This cast crystal piece represents a Maori weapon called a 'wahaika'. this weapon was used by Maori warriors were a quick in-fighting action required thrusting jabs.

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They were made mostly of bone, stone, wood and greenstone.

 

 

fishhook

crystalglass fishhook © photo by Aotearoa.co.nz

Legend has it that Maui fished up the North Island of New Zealand. This cast crystal glass hook has been created in the style of the fishhook of Maui. As a good luck charm it is thought to bring peace, prosperity and good health.

 

fern

crystal glass fern © photo by Aotearoa.co.nz

Ranking alongside the kiwi as an emblem of New Zealand, this three dimensional crystal glass fern represents the fern logo used by our leading sports teams, clubs and businesses.

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