Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Whale Tail Design (lime green) 30cm the weta man Contemporary Maori Artwork by Shayne

Contemporary Maori Artwork by Shayne O'Neill (Ngati Kahungunu Iwi)

Parata is the name of the mask on the front of a meeting house fixed to the gable

rata and flax

Other crops cultivated by Maori in traditional times include taro

NZ Pounamu by Alex Sands

Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Whale Tail Design (lime green) 30cm the weta man Contemporary Maori Artwork by ShayneGlass Platter Original design 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 30cm x 30cm 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 great