Maori design carvings

bone carvings

 

 

Tangaroa, Maori design bone carvings

Tangaroa

Tangaroa is the guardian of the ocean, known for his power and protection over the oceans.

Tangaroa is one of the children of Ranginui (the Sky Father) and Papatuanuku (the Earth Mother).

Themes in Maori creation myths:

Te Pō (night, darkness)
Te Ata (dawn)
Te Ao (light, world)
Te Ao-tū-roa (longstanding world)
Te Ao Mārama (world of light).

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