Why the Niho Taniwha (teeth of the taniwha) pattern?

Niho taniwha means "teeth of the taniwha." It can symbolise a historian, a chief, or hospitality. There is a saying, “He pike he taniwha,” which means there is a taniwha at every bend in the river. A taniwha is a mythical water creature from legend. The saying meant that at every river bend, there was a meeting house with a chief and warriors. The taniwha was believed to either welcome peaceful visitors or protect the iwi from attacks. 

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Mathematics MINZC Level 4/5 Mathematics: Algebra of the Niho Taniwha Pattern

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