Takarangi/interlocking spiral Maori traditional carving pattern
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Takarangi – an interlocking spiral – is a traditional carving pattern. When used as a representation for whakapapa, generations are represented by notches between the coils.

Tauira (He Takarangi carving pattern), 1909, Rotorua, by Anaha Te Rahui. Te Papa (ME024168/8). Use of this image has been approved by the whānau of Anaha Te Rahui.

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