Description
Title: Mangōpare speaks with Kōanga
Artist: Israel Tangaroa Birch
Iwi: Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Rākaipaaka, Ngāti Tawake
Description: Stainless Steel Lacquered Art
Israel’s Kōwhaiwhai experiment for a show. Inspired by kōrero he heard from Ngahiwi Tomoana (iwi chair for Ngāti Kahungunu).
Israel grew up at Matahiwi Marae in Haumoana, Heretaunga known as Te Matau a Māui, where his Dad helped carve the wharenui there. If you know Matahiwi Marae it’s a magnificent green whare.
Materials: Stainless steel, lacquer, resin
Freight: To be arranged by email
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