Carved Teko Teko - 42cm by Wood Masters art new zealand On a waxed plaited nylon

On a waxed plaited nylon cord

Rei puta are taonga traditionally carved from the teeth of Tohora (whale)

Totara (reddish brown)

Carved in New Zealand from Tulipwood

Carved Teko Teko - 42cm by Wood Masters art new zealand On a waxed plaited nylonTeko Teko Carved in New Zealand from hardwood (Tulipwood) 42cm x 12cm x 9cm Stock photo Wood grain may vary About Tekoteko: Tekoteko is the term used for a carved human form which can be either freestanding, attached to the gable of a whare (house) or carved into the central poles of the great meeting houses. Tekoteko are often carved in a defiant stance with a protruding tongue, and holding a mere or taiaha, to ward off intruders. Tekoteko often have