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The mask can be related to an important ancestor of the house or be symbolic of a story relating to the origins of the carving
Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of a NZ grown Camphor Laurel tree
Patu were made from hardwood
With their extraordinary haunting song
Hand Carved Wheku Mask 12.5cm by Thomas Hansen kauri design The mask can be relatedHandcarved in New Zealand by Thomas Hansen Timber: NZ Totara This is a miniature of a mask that would be placed on the apex of a meeting house. This particular style of Koruru is called Wheku which is defined by the elongated eyes. The shape of this koruru is common to many areas in Aotearoa. 9cm x 12. 5cm x 3cm
