Carved Teko Teko - 42cm by Wood Masters nz greenstone The shape of this koruru

The shape of this koruru is common to many areas in Aotearoa

Aids focus on a given task

is the smaller of the two species

5cm diameter

Plants are either male or female

Carved Teko Teko - 42cm by Wood Masters nz greenstone The shape of this koruruTeko Teko Carved in New Zealand from hardwood (Tulipwood) 42cm x 10. 5cm x 9cm Stock photo 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