Is this New Zealand Maori old or not-so-old? - Collecting Tiki

L Loki Member Boca Raton, FL Joined: Nov 04, 2005 Posts: 541	L Loki Posted posted on Thu, Jun 8, 2006 10:05 AM Kauri (pronounced like the name Kerry) is found in the northern Island north of Auckland and in the Coromandel region. It was once the staple lumber of NZ and the Maori's used it for canoes and weapons, and carving. The forests were almost wipped out for development and now an effort to replant them is underway. In fact you can even buy a kauri and sponsor it. Looks like a dandy of a piece. "He who does anything because it is the custom makes no choice." Tiki Jam 2 [ Edited by: Loki 2006-06-08 10:06 ]

Kauri (pronounced like the name Kerry) is found in the northern Island north of Auckland and in the Coromandel region. It was once the staple lumber of NZ and the Maori's used it for canoes and weapons, and carving. The forests were almost wipped out for development and now an effort to replant them is underway. In fact you can even buy a kauri and sponsor it.

Looks like a dandy of a piece.

"He who does anything because it is the custom makes no choice."
Tiki Jam 2

[ Edited by: Loki 2006-06-08 10:06 ]

Post #236756 by Loki on Thu, Jun 8, 2006 10:05 AM