Each design has its own meaning and when combined can tell a story the carver wants to tell. Many carvings represent ancestors of the iwi (tribe) they are in, some are manaia (guardians) to protect those around them.
Matthew Eru Wepa has written: 'Symbols of the Maori world' -- subject(s): Art, Maori, Bone carving, Jade carving, Maori (New Zealand people), Maori Art, Material culture
Early Maori used a variety of materials to make tools, including wood, bone, stone, and shell. Wood was commonly used for weapons and working tools, like the adze. Bone and shell were used for carving tools and ornaments, while stone was used for making tools like chisels and spear tips.
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Renzo Padovan has written: 'The Maori as an artist' -- subject(s): Maori Art, Wood-carving, Maori
Sculpting in general. Carving bone and ivory is call scrimshaw.
Scrimshaw
From whales.
The problem is if the bone carving is made of whale bone as there are international conventions on the transporting of whale products. Permits are needed for the export of whale bone carvings and requirements vary depending on things like the age of the carving and the source of the whale bone. It would be best to consult with the Department of Conservation if you are dealing with whalebone.
Scrimshaw
Lyonel Grant has written: 'Ihenga' -- subject(s): Interviews, Wax-carving, Wood-carving, Maori, History, Wood-carvers
"Moko" in Maori refers to a traditional form of facial tattooing or carving. It is a significant cultural practice for Maori people and is used to express a person's identity, social status, and lineage.
The Maori. Maori are a warrior race of people, native to the small country of "New Zealand". Traditional Maori warriors are renound for carving tribal shaped markings on their face & body as a sign of strength.