Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Whale Tail Design 20cm (white and light blue) woodwork 37cm x 9cm x 9cm

37cm x 9cm x 9cm

It was a treasure container for personal artifacts/possessions

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

and bush remnants

the rare stone is highly valued by both Māori and greater New Zealand

Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Whale Tail Design 20cm (white and light blue) woodwork 37cm x 9cm x 9cmGlass Platter Original designer plate by Maori Boy Glassware a modern interpretation of traditional NZ kiwi & Maori design Each piece is designed to be a work of art, while still being functional and robust enough to be used day to day 20cm x 20cm About Whale Tail Design: The whale tail has great significance in Maori culture as a symbol for journey. Maori myths tell how the first Maori came to New Zealand on the back of a whale. This symbol brings