Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Kowhaiwhai Design (Green and Black) 20cm whale Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki

Manu (birds) are significant kaitiaki (guardians)

making each one unique

strength and peace

Weka are charismatic birds that are often attracted to human activity

Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the NZ Kauri tree

Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Kowhaiwhai Design (Green and Black) 20cm whale Manu (birds) are significant kaitiakiGlass Platter Original design by Maori Boy Glassware a modern interpretation of traditional NZ kiwi & Maori design. Each piece is designed to be a work of art, while still being functional and robust enough to be used day to day. 20cm x 20cm About Kowhaiwhai Design: A kowhaiwhai is a Maori pattern that symbolises life or a story from life. It can also tell what tribe that person is from. The woven panels in a marae are a typical example of kowhaiwhai.