Tane-Mahuta, or simply known as ''Tane'' – was a New Zealand Maori God, assocuated with ''Peace and Beauty''. This attribute was not so much for Humans, as it was assigned to Nature and the very islands The Maori lived one. One should always appreciate the great beauty of nature – which was the handiwork of Tane. Many Totem Icons were cared to so honor Tane, and just about every Village had one present. Tane would also give ''birth'' to the Jungle and those Birds who resided therein.