Iti NihoNiho tooth is thought to represent strength, leadership and resilience and its symbolism is commonly associated with two animals, a whale and a shark

It’s the tear you cry for those you’ve lost

A Taiaha is a traditional Māori weapon It is a short fighting staff like weapon made for close quarters combat

Length: 15cm

The kōrero:

and movement

It was believed that if people followed the right tikanga (customary practices)

Its triangular shape holds symbolic meaning

body of a man and tail of a fish representing the sky

reflecting a deep connection to nature and cultural heritage

Roimata represents the flow of positive energy

just like no two journeys are the same

Roimata means “tear drop”