Carved Tiki on stand - 30.5cm by Wood Masters michael matchitt Like many forest birds its

Like many forest birds its abundance is severely compromised by introduced mammals

Jade tongue

Wooden Box crafted in New Zealand by Timber Arts

Puriri (dark green)

17cm at the widest point

Carved Tiki on stand - 30.5cm by Wood Masters michael matchitt Like many forest birds itsTiki Carved in New Zealand from Tulipwood 30. 5cm x 20cm x 14cm 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 and later