Bone Tekoteko 80mm BA306

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A tekoteko is a carved human figure that traditionally represents an important ancestor.

It symbolises:

• Whakapapa — ancestry and family connections
• Mana — strength, authority and prestige
• Protection — watching over people and their home
• Identity and heritage — connection to iwi, hapū and Māori culture

Traditionally, a tekoteko stands at the highest point of a wharenui (meeting house), representing a founding ancestor looking over their descendants. The precise meaning can vary according to the figure and its iwi or carver.

Size 140mm