Carved Teko Teko - 24cm by Wood Masters sands carving studio Fishing Boat in Fiordland

Fishing Boat in Fiordland

They remain locally common at some sites on the main islands that are close to offshore island refuges

kokako evoke the forests of ancient New Zealand perhaps more than any other species

It is easily recognized by its long tail which opens to a fan

Overall length approximately 22cm

Carved Teko Teko - 24cm by Wood Masters sands carving studio Fishing Boat in FiordlandTeko Teko Carved in New Zealand from hardwood 24cm x 6cm 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 have eyes made of