The Niho (representing a Taniwha, Shark or Whale tooth) is a symbol of male strength, proud masculinity, proffering strength, guile, protection, guidance and guardianship. This one initially was to be for the client himself, the more I worked on it the more the stone didn’t want to play along, and with this challenge in mind I put it to him to let me continue to shape and style it as the stone wished and this Taniwha style Niho form emerged, on informing him of its meanings is became apparent that this piece belonged to his son as it was just meant to be. Patrick 님의 TikTok 동영상: "This is part one of a 2 part commission set I’m creating. Being a combination of Ansuz and Jera #hartart #patrickhart #pounamu #niho #inanga #rune #motueka #nzcarver #greenstone The Rune on the face of this Niho are the birth runes for the his son. The shark spirit is considered a peaceable predator in Māori belief, and is said to be strong and aggressive when it comes to opportunities and challenges and at the same time helps to forge lasting friendships and works hard to keep the peace, it’s a totem symbol which confirms self confidence, self trust, and momentum in life. And when treated with the appropriate respect taniwha usually act kindly toward humans. Taniwha can be both kaitiaki of a place or person or dangerous beings. They can take various shapes from dragons and serpents to sharks or logs of wood. Taniwha are supernatural creatures that live in the watery depths of rivers, seas, lakes and caves around Aotearoa. As a talisman is can help to bring affluence and good fortune to the wearers life and is believed to protect the individual from evil spirits, shark attacks, and water accidents. It also symbolises iwi and community as the Taniwha works to protect both.
This is part one of a 2 part commission set I’m creating.
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