Ka hari te hī ika - happy fishing

$445.00

Dear friend, Kia Ora

‍This Taonga is named Ka hari te hī ika which means happy fishing. The eyes are inlays of mother of pearl with a pupil of buffalo horn. I’m really happy how they turned out.

‍“The snapper (Pagrus auratus) belongs to the sea bream family Sparidae. Māori know it as tāmure and traditionally caught large numbers. All snapper begin life as females, and then at three or four years of age about half of them change sex. They can live a long time – the oldest recorded specimen was 63 years old”.[1] ‍

In Japanese folklore it is the symbol of fortune and is typically used as the centrepiece in celebratory feasts. I feel fortunate to be able to eat fresh snapper!

This pair of snapper represent the social and relational connections enjoyed by nature.

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[1] Department of Conservation, Reference: 10036521, by Andrew Penniket

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Dear friend, Kia Ora

‍This Taonga is named Ka hari te hī ika which means happy fishing. The eyes are inlays of mother of pearl with a pupil of buffalo horn. I’m really happy how they turned out.

In Japanese folklore it is the symbol of fortune and is typically used as the centrepiece in celebratory feasts. I feel fortunate to be able to eat fresh snapper!

This pair of snapper represent the social and relational connections enjoyed by nature.

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[1] Department of Conservation, Reference: 10036521, by Andrew Penniket

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This carving comes with a four-plait cord which features a fully adjustable slip knot system to enable to a perfect fit around any size neck. It also comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.

I wish you and your whānau the deepest peace and happiness.

Arohanui

Andrew Doughty

Database Reference: 100-779

Ka hari te hī ika - happy fishing

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