Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant Parāoa This roimata was carved by

This roimata was carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean

This taonga was hand-carved by Jeremy Walsh from raukaraka pounamu

otherwise known as a full lashing

It measures 86mm by 57mm

Niho Taniwha Onewa - Basalt Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant Parāoa This roimata was carved byNiho taniwha, literally translated as teeth of the taniwha, is an iconic design of Te Arawa and Waikato iwi. Most commonly found on tniko woven tukutuku panels of marae, they are a triangular design comprised of many smaller triangle teeth. This pattern represents the stories and histories that whakapapa is beholden to, connecting lineage to mythology. This niho taniwha was carved by Jeremy Walsh from onewa sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand. It