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In Māori tradition, the Koruru represents the carved ancestor who watches over and protects the people gathered within.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its original labels identifying the carving, maker, and native Totara wood, adding authenticity and collectible appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed as wall art, incorporated into a gallery wall, or added to a collection of indigenous artwork, this striking carving is both decorative and culturally significant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage Māori carving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Totara timber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine paua shell eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Moana Wood Carvings labels remain attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady for wall display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThickness: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.7 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Original labels remain attached to the reverse with expected age-related wear and discoloration. Minor surface wear from normal display and handling. 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