Peka Peka Bone Carving (Small) With actual whale teeth being

With actual whale teeth being such a rarity

often resembling a Koruru symbolizing the head of an ancestor or guardian

it is played on papa tākoro (game board) and is tightly interwoven with stories and histories

Māori twist symbols are associated with the concept of the 'three baskets of knowledge'

to secure their long braided hair into elegant topknots

Peka Peka Bone Carving (Small) With actual whale teeth beingThe ancient Maori symbol known as the Peka Peka embodies the likeness of a Native New Zealand bat. It is commonly associated with the Manaia, traditionally seen as the mediator between the human realm and the spirit world. This symbolic design serves as a protective guardian warding off malevolent forces. 50mm width. All Pounamu and Bone Carving come on a black adjustable wax cord. The dimensions provided serve as a reference for size and weight