Hand Carved Taurapa (Stern Post) Trophy 23cm by Wood Masters arrowtown Little owls bob up and

Little owls bob up and down if startled and have an undulating flight pattern

Hei Matau are considered to be a good luck charm for anyone with an affinity with the sea

confidence and independence

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

This is the only native kingfisher species found in New Zealand

Hand Carved Taurapa (Stern Post) Trophy 23cm by Wood Masters arrowtown Little owls bob up andWooden Stern Post Hand carved in New Zealand from Tulipwood 23cm x 14. 2cm x 6. 3cm About Taurapa: In traditional Maori maritime culture, the taurapa is the distinct, towering, and intricately carved sternpost of a waka taua (war canoe) The carvings often represent the spiritual connection between the ira atua (gods) and ira tangata (humankind). They usually feature a kaitiaki (guardian figure) at the base and manaia (a stylised avian creature) to