NZD$17.50 each or
5 for NZD$70.00

Raewyn graduated from Whanganui UCOL with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Distinction) in 2004, majoring in Glass. In 2006 she completed an honours year in Art & Design at the Auckland University of Technology. Her graduate show work was selected for the NZ Survey of Glass, Southern Exposure Exhibition which toured Denmark in 2004.

As a glass artist of both Maori and European descent my work is concerned with issues of dual identity in post colonial Aotearoa, specifically the balance between Maori and European dynamics in the contemporary art scene. My academic research for both my Degree in Fine Arts and my Post Graduate work has focused on appropriation, who can use what images and for what purpose.

Click the link to view Raewyn’s work including her cast glass Tiki Pendants: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=133&submit=view

Small Tiki Pendant - Light Blue/Grey
cast glass
58 x 31 x 10mm
NZD $231.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Small Tiki Pendant - Light Green
cast glass
58 x 31 x 10mm
NZD $231.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Small Tiki Pendant - Green
cast glass
58 x 31 x 10mm
NZD $231.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Small Tiki Pendant - Tangerine
cast glass
58 x 31 x 10mm
NZD $231.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Small Tiki Pendant - Black
cast glass
58 x 31 x 10mm
NZD $231.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Large Tiki Pendant - Green
cast glass
85 x 43 x 15mm
NZD $269.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Large Tiki Pendant - Tangerine
cast glass
85 x 43 x 15mm
NZD $269.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Large Tiki Pendant - Orange
cast glass
85 x 43 x 15mm
NZD $269.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Large Tiki Pendant - Black
cast glass
85 x 43 x 15mm
NZD $269.00

Raewyn Roberts Cast Glass, Richard Anderson Original Tiki Carving

Tiki Paperweight - Bronze
cast glass
93 x 75 x 30mm
NZD $350.00

Tiki Paperweight - Red/Orange
cast glass
94 x 74 x 35mm
NZD $350.00

Tiki Paperweight - Aqua Green
cast glass
95 x 76 x 29mm
NZD $350.00

Tiki Paperweight - Lime
cast glass
87 x 68 x 35mm
NZD $350.00

Pounamu Sculpture
134 x 90 x 44mm
NZD $2,900.00

Life’s Water
carved pounamu sculpture
145 x 75 x 50mm
NZD $3,070.00

Te Kawerau a Maki, Te Waiohua, Ngati Whatua

Male and Female Tekoteko carved from kauri

The Great Migration carved from kauri

Koruru (Mask) carved from kauri

Click the link to view new works by Sunnah Thompson: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=159&submit=view

The Great Migration
kauri
390 x 560 x 155mm
NZD $2,505.00

Mask - Koruru
kauri
220 x 500 x 30mm
NZD $1,255.00

Mask - Koruru
kauri
215 x 505 x 30mm
NZD $1,255.00

Tekoteko - Female
kauri
345 x 140 x 100
NZD $1,755.00

Tekoteko - Male
kauri, paua
360 x 145 x 115
NZD $1,755.00

Toa Wairua
framed ltd edition print
852×655x60mm
$1,920 NZD

Alluminium Kete
large
530 x 470 x 470mm
NZD $768.00

Alluminium Kete
xtra large
530 x 660 x 700mm
NZD $835.00

Anna is featured in the third section of the episode weaving in her studio and discussing her work.

Click here to view Anna’s work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=92&submit=view

Alluminium Kete
medium
300 x 280 x 75mm (including handles)
NZD $180.00

Copper Kete
medium
275 x 235 x 65mm (including handles)
NZD $290.00

Copper Kete
small
220 x 150 x 60mm (including handles)
NZD $140.00

Three Kete
framed harakeke kete, catseye shell
855 x 275 x 35mm
NZD $656.00

Contemporary Kete
black, red, white kete on board
320 x 300 x 40mm
NZD $384.00

Red Woven Koru Kete
framed kete
305 x 285 x 40mm
NZD $442.00

Kete Tahi
framed harakeke kete, feathers
415 x 385 x 45mm
NZD $480.00

Small Black Framed Kete
harakeke, feathers
254 x 195 x 30mm
NZD $320.00

Framed Kete
harakeke, feathers
315 x 285 x 60mm
NZD $442.00

A range designed to metaphorically represent the physical and spiritual journey behind the culturally diverse contemporary New Zealand.
Each fragrance contains specific extracts which represent the foot prints of our journey. This journey began thousands of years ago in Hawaiki, when Polynesian explorers who had but ONE DREAM, set out to find shores anew of plenty, inhabiting many islands along the way.

With ONE DESIRE navigating the seas, Maori settled in the land of the long white cloud known as Aotearoa, where they lived prosperously within its abundant and untouched natural Native landscape. European arrival then followed and so began the modern era of New Zealand. In recent years, as the world has grown smaller, we have together welcomed further tribes to share our precious land.

From here forth we share ONE DESTINY; we are NATIVE together, one tribe evolved from multiple origins, finding strength and power from each other: proud to have carved out our unique, modern identity

One Dream
NZD $120.00

The journey begins with ONE DREAM, a light, fresh fragrance that is ideal for the summer. Its key notes Frangipani and Ecklonia Radiata Seaweed represent the evoking memories of our Polynesian Island history set out to find shores anew of plenty, inhabiting many islands along the way.

FREE T-Shirt with any NATIVE fragrance purchase

One Desire
NZD $120.00

With that dream came ONE DESIRE - a powerful, masculine and oriental style fragrance that is perfect for everyday use. Its main notes are Kowhai and Tatara sidnifying the Maori settlement and the rough terrain and landscape they encountered.

FREE T-Shirt with any NATIVE fragrance purchase

One Destiny
NZD $120.00

From here forth we share ONE DESTINY; described as a light, very modern and distinguished eau de toilette inspired by the fresh sea, warm sun and the richness of the earth. Key notes of feijoa, cirtus and Pohutukawa, this is a strong representative of the multicultural society of New Zealand.

FREE T-Shirt with any NATIVE fragrance purchase

Kowhatu Tawhito (Old Stone)
oamaru stone
350 x 380 x 130 mm
NZD $960.00

The style of this carving is influenced by an old stone re-discovered from the past, simliar to a fossil.

Hine Moana (Goddess of tyhe Sea)
carved surfboard (polyurethane)
1880 x 520 x 130 mm
NZD $8,640.00

This board is influenced by Hine Moana - a Goddess of the Sea.
The colour variations within this board reflect the sea life that exist in the oceans and the assortment of colours in the waves and corals.

Ati Hau Nui a Papa-Rangi, Ngati Ruaka, Ranana, Whanganui River

Alan has been carving for over 30 years. He draws strongly from his Maori heritage to reflect the beauty of this land and the South Pacific in his work. He can trace his bloodline (through direct descent) to the canoes that came from Eastern Polynesia and the Great Migration of 1350 A.D.

When there is love for somebody or something a relationship develops – a dialogue of some sort at some level becomes a process of discovery….These works reflect my dialogue and love for the land, our heritage, the present and future, and becomes arrows and messengers that fly on into the lives and psyches of unknown ones…. Uki Uki Tau-e (for generations untold) – Al Brown

Click the link to view more work by Al Brown: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=165&submit=view

Regenerate Series
original painting on wood
approx 1200 x 330 x 100 mm
NZD $2,880.00

Regenerate Series
original painting on wood
555 x 155 x 50mm
NZD $672.00

SOLD

Harakeke Flower Series
acrylic on board
1070 x 250 x 20mm
NZD $1,110.00

SOLD

Made in Aotearoa
carved totara head
735 x 165 x 145mm
NZD $2,095.00

Tu Tangata Toru
645 x 280 x 200 (on legs)
NZD $2,210.00

The jade for this piece originated from the Spoon River. The boulder was discovered by Ken Landaus in the late 80’s and is refered to on  page 42 of “New Zealand Jade” by Russell Beck ISBN 0 589 01544 3

SOLD

Male: 125 x 65 x 14mm

Female: 117 x 61 x 14

Live Carving - Kura Gallery Auckland
Spetember 2011
Rugby World Cup

Thomas Hansen & Pita Broad

During the last ten days we have had many visitors from out of town calling in and telling us about the amazing performances…other comments are “random” and “still trying to make sense of it!” - that’s the great thing… it pushes the boundaries of art!

Thank you for acknowledging Kura as a gallery of talented New Zealand and Maori artists and artwork. We are currenty showcasing work from Wanganui Glass School, graduate work from Toihoukura Polytech, East Coast; David Hakaraia’s light boxes and a selection of contemporary design furniture.

artist in residence
live mixed-media weaving

12 - 18 March
mon - sun 11- 4pm
PWC Tower
188 Quay St
(Lower Albert St)
Downtown Auckland

gallery hours

10-6pm mon-fri & 11-4pm sat-sun

Click here to see Annabelle’s work: http://www.kuragallery.co.nz/?cat=37&submit=view

Koauau
rata, black maire

Small 85 x 35 x 25mm
Medium 100 x 30 x 20mm
Large 110 x 30 x 20mm

NZD $200.00 each

Taiaha
black maire
1410 x 70 x 50mm
NZD $2,550.00

Pumoana/Putatara
swamp kauri, conch shell, albatross feathers, twine
115 x 365 x 135mm
25 x 400 x 150mm base
NZD $1,882.00

When Tane returned from the Upper Heavens with the Three Baskets of Knowledge, two putatara named Harurangi and Rangi Whakaarara heralded the arrival of the treasures within.

Since then then pumoana/putatara has been used to enrich one’s arrival or departure with its distinct sounds.

Patu Muka (Round)
onewa, muka
265 x 65 x 55mm
NZD $580.00

Kauri Eye
kauri, blackwood crystal
150 x 250 x 90mm
NZD $1,060.00

Tama-Rakatauri
kauri putorino, twine
600 x 60 x 55mm
NZD $1,440.00

This  Putorino celebrates the male side of Hine-Rakatauri. The top head represents the male moth listening for the waiata (song) of the female case moth.

The middle figure represents the male after he has mated with the female and is being drawn into the case as nourishment for the eggs as they elvolve into the caterpillar form.

The lower carved head represents the young male moth as he emerges.

The whakarei (patterning) is unahinahi, the fish scale design of the Te Tai Tokerau (Northern) area where the carver originates. This signifies acknowledgment to Tangaroa, God of the Oceans for his continued bounty.

Toki on stand
onewa, red beech base
115 x 50 x 10mm
50 x 90mm base
NZD $785.00

Toki on stand
onewa, rewarewa base
175 x 55 x 15mm
45 x 90mm base
NZD $825.00

Wheku
blackwood lead crystal
305 x 135 x 70mm
NZD $1,275.00

Rauru - teal
blackwood lead crystal
290 x 140 x 55mm
NZD $1,575.00

Tiki Matau
marsden jade, ruapehu eruption matai base
90 x 70 x 5mm
30 x 95 x 70mm base
NZD $1,940.00

Majic Fish
kokopu jade (Waimea, Hokitika), totara base
95 x 55 x 10mm
35 x 120 x 45mm base
NZD $1,940.00

Toki
marsden flower jade, matai base
145 x 45 x 10mm
30 x 100 x 70mm base
NZD $1,105.00

Aged Kotiate 
manuka
33 x 120 x 30mm
45 x 145 x 100mm base
NZD $1,460.00

Patu Muka
onewa
275 x 60 x 65mm
NZD $580.00

Patu Onewa
onewa, muka
290 x 85 x 25mm
NZD $1,155.00

Stand by Thomas Hansen
901 x 410 x 75mm
NZD $245.00

Mere
poumamu, muka
420 x 90 x 35mm
NZD $2,400.00

Hei Tiki
pounamu, paua
110 x 75 x 20mm
NZD $1,285.00

Kotiate
stained pohutukawa, muka
345 x 120 x 25mm
NZD $2,145.00

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 SOLD

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

Visit our Facebook page to view images from the opening night: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.286547084740394.65146.196764040385366&type=3

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

Tekoteko
totara
295 x 75 x 50mm
NZD $980.00

SOLD