Carved Teko Teko on stand - 62cm by Wood Masters Avril Jean Long pale bill

Long pale bill

Flightless

The combs were mostly decorative and held the pūtikitiki (top knot) in place

To some the Hei Tiki is the first man created by Tane

depth 14cm

Carved Teko Teko on stand - 62cm by Wood Masters Avril Jean Long pale billTeko Teko Carved in New Zealand from hardwood (Tulip Wood) 62cm x 13cm x 13cm Stock photos Wood grain may vary About Tekoteko: Tekoteko is the term used for a carved human form which can be either freestanding, attached to the gable of a whare (house) or carved into the central poles of the great meeting houses. Tekoteko are often carved in a defiant stance with a protruding tongue, and holding a mere or taiaha, to ward off intruders. Tekoteko often