Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Whale Tail Design 20cm (white and light blue) new zealand artists The combs were mostly decorative

The combs were mostly decorative and held the pūtikitiki (top knot) in place

When worn they remind the wearer of those who gifted them

NZ Pounamu

The tuatara is a single species Sphenodon punctatus

Wahaika (short club)

Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Whale Tail Design 20cm (white and light blue) new zealand artists The combs were mostly decorativeGlass Platter Original designer plate by Maori Boy Glassware a modern interpretation of traditional NZ kiwi & Maori design Each piece is designed to be a work of art, while still being functional and robust enough to be used day to day 20cm x 20cm About Whale Tail Design: The whale tail has great significance in Maori culture as a symbol for journey. Maori myths tell how the first Maori came to New Zealand on the back of a whale. This symbol brings