Poutini Basket in MADINZ Presentation Box

Legend is that Poutini was a taniwha, (a giant water being) swimming up and down the rough seas off Te Tai o Poutini protecting both the people and the spiritual essence (or mauri) of pounamu (greenstone).  
 
Taniwha Poutini guards the mauri (life force or essence) within the treasured stone. The mana (spiritual force) of pounamu comes from Kahue (or Ngahue) an atua (God). Taniwha Poutini as protector of the stone is the servant of Kahue. Poutini from time to time used to venture further afield.
 
Size approximately H17 -21cm
 
These baskets can come on base. For more info, please email admin@madinz.co.nz.
 
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