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The Niho is a symbol of guardianship, trust and protection.
The Niho (Tooth) design depicts the ocean’s most powerful creatures.In Māori culture, whales were considered gifts of the ocean and believed to be treasures cast onto the beach by Tangaroa (god of the sea). Sharks also play a role in Māori mythology and are symbolic of guardianship, trust and protection.
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Kawakawa Stone
The artist behind this creationKawakawa Stone represents the creative collaboration between internationally acclaimed carvers Madelyne Gourdin and Nick Spicer Balme. Situated along the beautiful coastline of Whanganui, New Zealand, their workshop has become a hub of artistic excellence. The duo's extraordinary sculptures and carvings have garnered them prestigious awards and are showcased in galleries and public spaces worldwide. Born in New Zealand, Nick’s love of stone came from a desire to balance life in the modern world while also feeling a deeper sense of connection to his homeland. Being from the other side of the world in France, Mady undertook art studies that led her to stone carving and restoration, before following her passion to New Zealand. Both have received local and international awards and recognition for their work.
A talisman connected to Māori mythology, the Niho symbolises strength, leadership and resilience, and is commonly associated with two animals - the whale and the shark.
Niho (Tooth)
Traditionally, whale teeth are important cultural objects throughout the Pacific. When a whale washed up onto the shores, Māori would use its meat as food, the blubber as preserving oil, and the bones and teeth were carved into adornments and weaponry. Mako (shark tooth adornments) were also highly esteemed and treasured by Māori and often worn from the ear. Today, we carve whale and shark necklaces from beautiful pieces of greenstone to continue with tradition and connect people with their history, heritage and land.