Hand Carved Taurapa (Stern Post) Trophy 23cm by Wood Masters arrowtown This is the only native

This is the only native kingfisher species found in New Zealand

the trust has asked people to go to the site of the most recent suspected sighting - with the permission of the landowners and a permit - to follow up

Timbers from centre to outside edge:

split in two'

An eternity symbol

Hand Carved Taurapa (Stern Post) Trophy 23cm by Wood Masters arrowtown This is the only nativeWooden 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