Each piece is handcarved by Arumaki so they are all individually crafted. Specifically designed for calling Weka (native woodhen bird of Aotearoa), in modern times used as an instrument for counting populations after the breeding season by whānau hapū iwi
Materials: Red brick clay, white clay, glaze, black oxide finish
Additional information
Colour
Brick Clay Oxide, Brown Glaze Oxide, Brown Glazed, White Clay Oxide
Brand
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 Weka
$64.00
Description
Title: Karanga Weka
Artist: Arumaki Pasene-Grennell
Iwi: Ngāti Maniapoto, Aitutaki, Tāhiti, Niue
Description: Clay Taonga Pūoro
Each piece is handcarved by Arumaki so they are all individually crafted. Specifically designed for calling Weka (native woodhen bird of Aotearoa), in modern times used as an instrument for counting populations after the breeding season by whānau hapū iwi
Materials: Red brick clay, white clay, glaze, black oxide finish
Additional information
Brick Clay Oxide, Brown Glaze Oxide, Brown Glazed, White Clay Oxide
Brand
Arumaki Pasene Grennell
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