Korowai
jute, wool, hukahuka, brown taniko. weka feathers
1140 x 1200mm
NZD $10,780.00

Korowai Whakahekeheke
jute, wool, hukahuka, black taniko
1020 x 1280mm
NZD $10,780.00

The taniko design is ‘nihoniho’ which represents Mako shark teeth - row after row.

Kumete
bronze
300 x 580 x 230mm
NZD $8,500.00

Hurihia: Transposition
puriri, granite
1670 x 600 x 300mm
NZD $6,500.00

Tohora/Taniwha #19
gold leaf, acrylic, kokowai on farmed canvas
945 x 640 x 45mm
NZD $1,540.00

Strange Fruit #22
gold leaf, acrylic, kokowai on farmed canvas
945 x 335 x 45mm
NZD $1,150.00

Tohora 5 #25
gold leaf, acrylic, kokowai on farmed canvas
960 x 640 x 45mm
NZD $1,730.00

Ngati Porou

Jack lives in Te Araroa on the East Coast. He officially started his training in traditional Maori carving in 1990 as a trainee on the Awatere Marae Carving Project. His training period on that particular project was three years. During that time Jack was also contracted as a chisel-hand for a large government commission, which helped to advance his chisel skills.
Before and during both projects, Jack’s bush skills and knowledge were utilised for retrieval and processing of the raw materials required for carving.

With his natural knowledge of timbers, Jack developed a talent for creating traditional Maori weapons. His work comes highly recommended by many experts in traditional Maori weaponry. Jack has the skill to fashion weapons in such a way that the result is a well-balanced and intricately carved piece of usable art. Indeed, his weapons are not only display items, but are also very functional. 

Pukaea are long alphorn like trumpets. Although they were often referred to as war trumpets, they were also used to welcome people and announce a variety of occassions, including the important ceremony of kumara planting. They were played to clear the path and ensure the well-being of the work of individuals, families and tribal groups.

Pukaea
totara, twine, serpentine on maire base
130 x 1350 x 100mm pukaea
175 x 675 x 100mm base
NZD $3,600.00

Pahu Aoturoa 2
totara, kauri
980 x 290 x 110mm
NZD $2.300.00

Handcarved beef bone pendants

Range of designs and sizes

Prices range from NZD $28.00 - $55.00

Nga Whenua Toto II
acrylic on streched canvas
330 x 240 x 15mm
NZD $384.00

Nga Whenua Toto I
acrylic on stretched canvas
600 x 500 x 20mm
NZD $576.00

Tapawha
woodblock
620 x 620 x 50mm
NZD $1,060.00

Tokotoko - Te Paiaka o Rahiri
kauri, goat horn, paua
845 x 210 x 40mm
NZD $1,350.00

This Tokotoko represents the root of Rahiri (Nga Puhi Chief).

The bottom figure represents the Ira Tangata (human element) and the middle figure reresents the Ira Atua (supernatural life). Man (human) stands on top of these two principles which support and ground him as he holds up the kawa (protocol) with his legs. The human figure holds a Tewhatewha as a warrior and represents the warlike prowess of Nga Puhi. The spiral beneath all figures refers to the Tatai hono linking all to the whenua (land).

Aotearoa Epaulettes
95 x 65mm
NZD $50.00 pair

Cufflinks
solid silver, bone inserts, heart rimu, perspex
link face 15 x 15 x 3mm
box 40 x 60 x 60mm
NZD $450.00

Cufflinks
solid silver, bone inserts, heart rimu, perspex
link face 15 x 15 x 3mm
box 40 x 60 x 60mm
NZD $450.00

Kowhaiwhai Table Lamp
rimu, fabric
455 x 260 x 240mm
NZD $660.00

Kowhaiwhai Lamp Shade
590 x 465mm (diameter)
NZD $467.00

Lamp Stand by Annabelle Buick
1340 x 300mm (base diameter)
NZD $480.00

Kowhaiwhai Floor Lamp
rimu, fabric
1375 x 350 x 320mm
NZD $990.00

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Te Omeka
wall panel
440 x 220 x 25mm
NZD $500.00

Tekoteko
totara
295 x 75 x 50mm
NZD $980.00

Kete - Poutama/ Kowhiti Pae
harakeke
210 x 325 x 50mm
NZD $231.00

Te Upoko o Mataoho
puriri
115 x 450 x 320mm
NZD $3,800.00

Kowhaiwhai
cypress, b/wood crystal glass
325 x 315 x 50mm
NZD $1,060.00

Tu tonu ra the mana
carved totara post
490 x 175 x 130mm
NZD $2,500.00

Tu tonu ra te mana, te ihi o nga tupuna kua wehea atu ra. Mauria mai te mauri tangata her oranga mo nga morehu.

Tekoteko
totara
390 x 85 x 50mm
NZD $980.00

Authentic Kitsch Series
porcelain
NZD $865.00

3/5 -  190 x 150 x 180mm
2/5 -  200 x 150 x 170mm

Kete - Kaokao
harakeke
290 x 440 x 50mm
NZD $384.00

Kete - Patiki
harakeke
170 x 265 x 90mm
NZD $231.00

Knocked Out
original
570 x 390mm
NZD $1,344.00

France
original
570 x 390mm
NZD $1,344.00

The Language of Dance
original
570 x 390mm
NZD $1,344.00

Running Fast
original
570 x 390mm
NZD $1,344.00

Live Carving - Kura Gallery Auckland
Spetember 2011
Rugby World Cup

Dan Kirwan carving Wakahuia.

Light Hearted
recovered totara, paua
approx 1495 x 650 x 600mm
NZD $6,580.00

Light Heart

First breath

Last laugh

Contained in form

Shaped and harden

By season and storm

Layer upon layer of hurt and pain

Gain and game the same

Old age brings cracks and bones laid bare

But

Old souls smiles take away the fear

And warmth comes from a light within

Open mind

Rigid form

Excess torn from vessel slowly born

To hold light

Share delight 

For a light heart knows

That a light within

Means you are never without

And the last laugh friend

Will never end…
Will Ngakuru

Mask - Ta Moko Ma
totara
780 x 400 x 100mm
NZD $5,500.00

Maori Girl
framed carved MDF board
1140 x 645 x 45mm
NZD $1,920.00

Te Kopara Topa 10/30
limited edition screen print on hoop pine plywood
1200 x 600 x 10mm
NZD $1,730.00

Piwaiwaka 19/50
limited edition screen print on hoop pine plywood
510 x 625 x 15mm
NZD $1,152.00

Wash Day
original painting on canvas
1015 x 760 x 35mm
NZD $3,500.00

Te Iti o Mootai Tangata Rau - Waka Maumahara
recycled rimu, albatross feathers, paaua shell, acrylic, Oil
3380 x 400 x 300 mm
NZD $14,400.00

“Te iti o Mootai Tangata Rau” has been created in the form of a contemporary Waka Maumahara, a cenotaph that stands as a memorial to those multitudes descended of Raukawa, who have gone before us and now reside in the realm of Hine-nui-te-poo. Our forebear’s whose hopes and aspirations for the future of Ngaati Raukawa were past to their descendants, generation to generation so they would become repositories and keepers of an ancient knowledge. A knowledgebase which evolved out of the creation of mankind, as spoken of by our forefathers. It evolved over eons in time until finally Western Science appeared on the horizon.

From the first appearance of Western Society on the horizon to present, there has been much turmoil and relocation, also times where people have prospered. And throughout the onslaught of time the celestial/terrestrial knowledge of the ancient ones has survived, to give an understanding of the elements which separated to form the environment that we are a part off. From this understanding of the past, we the present generation of Ngaati Raukawa are able to gain an insight into current issues that surround us. From this insight we can gain solutions to and construct vessels for future generations to travel on into their future.  
       
“Te iti o Mootai Tangata Rau” stands as a celebration and challenge for the present generation of Ngaati Raukawa, who live in the tribal regions of Raukawa ki Panehakua, Raukawa ki Wharepuuhunga, Raukawa ki Te Kaokaoroa a Paatetere, Te Pae o Raukawa and in more recent history Raukawa ki Te Tonga, who are at the present keepers of the home fires, on those ancestral lands. 

Waka Maumahara: A canoe used as a cenotaph for deceased leaders, a glimpse into the past for future generations. 

Haumi waka: A system of technology devised for canoe construction to bind sections of Maaori canoes, also metaphorically when connecting tribal genealogies. In this instance symbolic of technology past/ present/ future.

Rau Toroa: Albatross feathers were used to add another dimension to “Te iti o Mootai Tangata Rau” as in days of old when Albatross feathers were attached to items such as waka maumahara (cenotaphs), waka taua (war canoes), the feathers along with appropriate incantation would activate inanimate objects and allow such objects/structures to become portals to distant realms. Title: “Te Iti o Mootai Tangata Rau”

 
Wheku: Two face masks symbolic of the primeval parents Rangi-nui (sky father) and Papa-tua-nuku (earth mother), who after much fighting by their offspring were parted.

Kotiate: The stylized lugs of the Koti-ate (short hand weapon) can be seen midway on “Te iti o Mootai”. This is in remembrance of the battle fought between the offspring of Rangi-nui and Papa-tua-nuku prior to there, enforced separation.

Puhoro: Symbolic of the environmental/spiritual life forces that are contained within the many mountains ranges and water ways that flow from the tribal boundaries of Ngaati Raukawa.

Live Carving - Kura Gallery Auckland
Spetember/October 2011
Rugby World Cup

Warren McGrath carving Toki Poutangata.

Koru Sculpture - Fern Frond
oamaru stone
445 x 340 x 100mm
NZD $960.00

SOLD

The Koru symbolises the fern frond.  A new life, new beginnings & purity.  It also symbolises spirituality, peace & tranquility.  A sense of regrowth.

Hei Matau - Fish Hook
carved surfboard (polyurethane)
2050 x 570 x 60mm
NZD $8,160.00

To Maori the Fish hook symbolises abundance, prosperity, fertility & strength.  It is also seen as a goodluck charm and provides safe travels across the waters & sea.

Niho Pendant
bone
95 x 32 x 10mm
NZD $490.00

Manaia Pendant
whalebone
70 x 35 x 10mm
NZD $490.00

Manaia Pendant
dyed bone
85 x 35 x 5mm
NZD $490.00

Koru Earrings
pounamu, silver
356 x 30 x 3mm
NZD $490.00

Greenstone Medallion
copper, silver, pounamu, leather
diameter 50mm (pendant)
NZD $269.00

“A reminder to let your light shine so others around you can be inspired to do the same.”

Stacey Noel

Kaha - Shark Tooth Necklace
copper, silver, pounamu
90 x 35 x 7mm (pendant)
NZD $250.00

“The innate strength within…”

Stacey Noel

Tui Leaf Earrings
copper, silver
90 x 25mm
NZD $221.00

Kaha Ring
copper, silver
diameter 30mm (ring face)
NZD $258.00

New Zealand Ring
copper, silver
diameter 35mm (ring face)
NZD $269.00

Honour Badge
copper, silver, pounamu
130 x 65 x 5mm
NZD $269.00

“To honour those we love and respect.”

Stacey Noel

Wahine Toa Brooch
copper, silver, pounamu
150 x 50 x 10mm
NZD $269.00

Kaitiaki Pendant
pounamu
85 x 10 x 7mm
NZD $405.00

Matau
pounamu
75 x 40 x 10mm
NZD $346.00

Te Matau a Maui Pendant
pounamu
65 x 55 x 10mm
NZD $251.00

Long Eyelet Necklace
glass
NZD $194.00

Harakeke Necklace
glass
40 x 55mm
NZD $89.00

Glass Earrings

Long NZD $59.00 pair
Round NZD $47.00 pair

Glass Earrings
NZD $59.00 pair

Glass Earrings

Long NZD $59.00 pair
Round NZD $47.00 pair

Glass Earrings
NZD $59.00 pair

Ceramic Bead Necklace
NZD $172.00

Ceramic Bead Earrings
NZD $61.50 pair

Ceramic Bead Earrings
NZD $61.50 pair

Ceramic Bead Bracelet
NZD $73.50

Ceramic Bead Necklace
NZD $172.00

Ceramic Bead Earrings
NZD $61.50 pair

Ceramic Bead Earrings
NZD $61.50 pair

Ceramic Bead Bracelet
NZD $73.50

Ceramic Bead Necklace
NZD $172.00

Ceramic Bead Earrings
NZD $61.50 pair

Ceramic Bead Necklace
NZD $172.00

Ceramic Bead Earrings
NZD $61.50 pair

Ceramic Bead Necklace
NZD $172.00

Ceramic Bead Earrings
NZD $61.50 pair

Sang Sool Shim and Keum Sun Lee
Range of Ceramics

Prices range from NZD $49.00 - NZD $245.00

Recycled Glass Earrings by Nick Feint
NZD $42.00 pair

Robin Hill
Miniature traditionally woven Korowai (Cloak)
mannequin 370 x 80mm
NZD $190.00 each

Rod Moffat
Woven Harakeke Bangles
NZD $24.50 each

Range of colours and sizes

Bookmarks designed by Thomas Hansen
NZD $9.80 each

Aeon
Photo Frames

Small 5″ x 3 1/2″
NZD $25.50

Medium 6″ x 4″
NZD $28.50

Large 7″ x 5″
NZD $33.00

Frames can be wall mounted or free standing (foot included) in either landscape or portrait. Frames have a magnetic front bezel for ease of changing photos.

Aeon
Desk Set including Business Card Holder, Pen Holder and Note Paper Holder
rimu veneerboard, paua accents
NZD $56.50 set

or individually

Business Card Holder NZD $12.00
Pen Holder $24.00
Note Paper Holder NZD $24.00

Aeon
Tile Art by Mike Carlton
140 x 140 x 10mm
NZD $37.50 each

Designed to be free-standing (stand included) or wall mounted

Angie Dennis
Alphabet Acrylic Blocks
90 x 120mm
NZD $32.00 each

13th - 23rd October 2011

Nau Mai Haere Mai - ALL WELCOME

Simon Kaan & Ross Gregory

Wayne Tasker, Borrowed Earth, Maori By Design, Sam Farquhar, Lisa McKendry

James Atutahi

Gordon Toi

Will Ngakuru

Robyn Kahukiwa

Ross Hemera

Conor Jeory

Todd Couper

Hemi Kiwikiwi

Shona Tawhiao

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Kuwaka
totara, kauri, wax, acrylic
1250 x 460 x 320mm
NZD $14,460.00

Taonga Pokako
northern kauri, woodstain, wax
1010 x 310 x 290mm
NZD $14,460.00

Puke Taururu
NZD $3,000.00

SOLD

This piece is a contemporary take on a very old concept of the Pou tarawaho (boundary maker) carved from a totara limb. The natural patterns left by the thread worm have been enhanced with carbonising, then painted over covering the desired portion, finally finishing the whole piece with an encausting process using drammer crystals, oil and beeswax. The base is eucalyptus-globules, common name - Blue gum.

Whaka-iro (whakairo) got its name from the patterns left on a corpse by the maggots that feed on it. In the past Maori would leave their dead in a tree to decay or until the maggots had eaten all of the flesh from the bones, once this was done the bones were collected up cleaned and placed in sacred places.

I have endeavoured to enhance the natural aspects of this piece, but in a sense the patterning left by the thread- worm marks him as the true carver.

Prices range from NZD $423.00 - $690.00

Double Koru
pounamu, basalt base
45 x 3mm (Koru)
45 x 40 x 40mm (Base)
NZD $687.00

Adze
kahurangi with inanga tip pounamu, matai base
115 x 35 x 5mm (Toki)
130 x 90 x 75mm (Base)
NZD $980.00

Tiki Matau
durville isalnd jade, kauri base
80 x 65 x 3mm (Tiki)
85 x 90 x 90mm (Base)
NZD $2,010.00

Hei Tiki
Carved D’Urville Island pounamu
Hei Tiki based on the original as described below:
Commander F.W.R. Sadler received the pendant in 1834 as a gift from Titore (sometimes spelled Tetoro) a powerful Ngapuhi chief from the Bay of Islands, an area in the north part of North Island. Sadler’s ship HMS Buffalo was a naval stores ship, which, between 1833 and 1835 sailed regularly between Sydney and the Bay of Islands, and Sadler and Titore established good relations. Titore wrote to King William IV in 1834 describing himself as ‘the friend of Captain Sadler’. Titore had previously spent time with the missionary Samuel Marsden, and acting on Marsden’s suggestion, had visited England in 1817. Titore died in 1837. The British Museum received the ornament from Sadler’s granddaughter, Miss B.S.M. Sadler, in 1896, along with a nephrite club, a bone flute, and a bone
cloak pin.
D.C. Starzecka (ed.), Maori art and culture, 2nd ed. (London, The British Museum Press, 1998)
H. D. Skinner, The Maori hei-tiki, 2nd edition (Dunedin, Otago Museum, 1966)
T. Barrow, ‘Two hei tiki-matau amulets’, Journal of the Polynesian So-3, 70 (1961)

Adze
marsden flower jade, birdseye matau base
130 x 40 x 10mm (Toki)
185 x 95 x 20mm (Base)
NZD $950.00

Tomohawk on stand
pounamu
235 x 110 x 25mm (Tomohawk)
320 x 80 x 40 (Kauri stand by Thomas Hansen)
NZD $1,680.00

Umbilical Cord Cutter
pounamu
160 x 85 x 60mm
NZD $800.00

Uhi
pounamu
150 x 140 x 100mm
NZD $800.00

Prices range from NZD $212.00 - $346.00

SOLD