These taonga are handcarved by Arumaki and fired at the Ōtaki Pottery Club where he has been a member for many years.
A wonderful gift and educational tool for children learning about our natural world in Aotearoa and anywhere else in the world.
Materials: White clay, red clay, black oxide, Pāua and Mother of Pearl inlays
Photo credit: Maija Stephens
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Red Clay, Shell Inlay, White Clay
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Arumaki Pasene Grennell
Ngāti Maniapoto, Niue, Aitutaki, TāhitiArumaki creates taonga pūoro (traditional musical instruments) and decorative Māori & Pacific art from clay both traditional and contemporary using natural, traditional and modern materials. He is mostly self-taught in regard to making and playing taonga pūoro, drawing inspiration from past and present practitioners. Recently he had the privilege to be mentored by Jerome Kavanagh who teaches whakapapa (genealogy), pūrākau (traditional stories) and sound healing qualities. His goal is to share taonga pūoro with as many people possible, so that one day they will be enjoyed far and wide.Arumaki has a Diploma in Māori Design & Art Dip DA from Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Degree in Digital & Graphic Design at Whitireia Polytechnic, Student of the Ōtaki Pottery Club, He is currently studying a Degree in Whakairo – traditional Māori Carving at Te Wānanga o Raukawa.
Karanga Manu 2024
$64.00 – $76.00
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Title: Karanga Manu 2024
Artist: Arumaki Pasene-Grennell
Iwi: Ngāti Maniapoto, Niue, Aitutaki, Mangaia, Tahiti
Description: Bird Calling Taonga Pūoro
These taonga are handcarved by Arumaki and fired at the Ōtaki Pottery Club where he has been a member for many years.
A wonderful gift and educational tool for children learning about our natural world in Aotearoa and anywhere else in the world.
Materials: White clay, red clay, black oxide, Pāua and Mother of Pearl inlays
Photo credit: Maija Stephens
Additional information
Red Clay, Shell Inlay, White Clay
Brand
Arumaki Pasene Grennell
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