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Niho Taniwha

Niho Taniwha

Most commonly found on tāniko woven tukutuku panels of marae, niho taniwha are a triangular design comprised of many smaller triangle “teeth”. This repetitive pattern represents the stories and histories that whakapapa is beholden to, connecting lineage to mythology.

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Whale Tooth inlaid with Paua eyes and Sterling Silver engraved with Niho Taniwha Ring

£768.00

Ngā Riingi are contemporary ornaments drawn from the interconnection between Māori and diverse  cultures from around the globe. The giving of rings is a promise...

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Niho Taniwha Kawakawa - Greenstone Teeth of the Taniwha Pendant

£308.00

Niho taniwha, literally translated as ‘teeth of the taniwha’, is an iconic design of Te Arawa and Waikato iwi. Most commonly found on tāniko woven...

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