Pounamu Roimata with Koru 8cm oil painting this relationship has centred settler

this relationship has centred settler interests ensuring that Maori sovereignty has been displaced in favour of colonial hegemony

The spirals on the nostrils are considered part of the 'Kirupa' area and they indicate protection and who is her protector

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Carved Whale Bone Wahaika

70cm x 46cm

Pounamu Roimata with Koru 8cm oil painting this relationship has centred settlerNZ Pounamu On a waxed nylon cord. Adjustable length. 8cm x 2cm x 0. 7cm About the Roimata: Encourages knowledge, confidence and independence. It gives positive energy, helps healing, and is often called the comfort stone. About the Koru: The spiral is a Koru. It represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world. It also represents peace, tranquility and spirituality along with a strong sense of regrowth or new beginnings.