Carved Tiki - 35cm by Wood Masters taonga The Cuba Vase was made

The Cuba Vase was made spontaneously by manipulating the clay

Nguru made from niho pāraoa are the most highly valued and were only owned by tohunga (priests) or rangatira (chiefs)

But people who live alongside weka often have a less charitable opinion

Hapuku is large and thick bodied

14cm x 30cm x 9cm

Carved Tiki - 35cm by Wood Masters taonga The Cuba Vase was madeTiki Carved in New Zealand from hardwood (tulipwood) 35cm x 19cm x 2. 5cm Stock photo Wood grain may vary About the Tiki: To Maori the Hei Tiki was a revered taonga, but the origins of the Tiki are obscure. To some the Hei Tiki is the first man created by Tane. Tiki is said to have held a wealth of knowledge and a great teacher of all things and the wearer would possess similar qualities. In some areas the Hei Tiki would be buried with the guardian