Carved Rakau Korero - Kiwi Design - by Wood Masters ruler Represents strength and good health

Represents strength and good health

‘yelp’ call was thought to be an ominous forewarning of bad news or events

By renowned NZ ceramic artist Bob Steiner

Contemporary art work reflecting a powerful interpretation of Colonisation

Patu were made from hardwood

Carved Rakau Korero - Kiwi Design - by Wood Masters ruler Represents strength and good healthTokotoko Rakau Korero with Kiwi by Wood Masters 93cm Carved in New Zealand from Tulipwood Could be easily shortened if too long About Tokotoko (Rakau Korero): Tokotoko are used when speaking on the marae to indicate the direction of a speakers korero (speech). They often have the whakapapa (genealogy) of the orator carved into them and these can also be referenced by the orator during his address.