Carved Papa Hou - by Wood Masters tooth the New Zealand kingfisher is

the New Zealand kingfisher is often seen in coastal areas perched on fence and telephone wires

plastic nature of the clay while making a bold and functional form

Hand carved by Grant Holder - Maniapoto Iwi

Ika Moana (Whale Tail)

Photo credit:  Renee Edwards

Carved Papa Hou - by Wood Masters tooth the New Zealand kingfisher isPapahou Carved in New Zealand from Tulipwood 65cm x 19cm x 14cm About Papa Hou: Waka huia and papa hou are treasure containers for storing prized personal possessions, such as hei tiki, feathers for decorating the hair, and other items of personal adornment. Waka huia and papa hou were imbued with the tapu (taboo) of their owners because they contained personal items that regularly came into contact with the body, particularly the head (the most tapu