Crafted from solid NZ native timber, offering both durability and a sophisticated appearance. Designed under the international known brand Revolution Aotearoa.
Features engraved designs which is inspired by the traditional Kōwhaiwhai patterns seen in Māori art practices such as Kōwhaiwhai and Tā Moko. By blending contemporary form with classic Māori artistry and flair, it resonates with both the present and the past, exuding authenticity and cultural significance.
Note: Each piece varies slightly in colour and may appear different to image due to different native timbers used.
Additional information
Design
Kaperua, Pūhoro
Brand
Wiremu Barriball
Wiremu Barriball is a Māori visual artist and musician born in 1974 in the close-knit township of Ōtaki, Aotearoa. Proud of his whakapapa, he is a descendant of Te Ātiawa on his father’s side, Ngāti Raukawa and Te Rarawa on his mother’s side.
Wiremu is a renowned Tāmoko artist, having begun his journey in 1994. His Horowhenua-based studio now attracts an increasing international clientele. He has a background in graphic design and illustration, with published works featured in educational resources throughout Aotearoa.
As a musician, Wiremu was a former lead guitarist for the internationally acclaimed NZ reggae sensation, Katchafire, touring throughout the globe and supporting many top Aotearoa Reggae acts. Wiremu remains deeply passionate about his art and music.
He enjoys whānau time at home or is in his art space, experimenting and utilising his Tāmoko skills to design engraved works on mediums such as shell, wood, stone and leather.
Mātiti Tewhatewha
$120.00
Description
Title: Mātiti Tewhatewha
Artist: Wiremu Barriball – Toi Iho Registered
Iwi: Ngāti Raukawa, Te Rarawa
Description: Hair Pin
Materials: Native timber
Crafted from solid NZ native timber, offering both durability and a sophisticated appearance. Designed under the international known brand Revolution Aotearoa.
Features engraved designs which is inspired by the traditional Kōwhaiwhai patterns seen in Māori art practices such as Kōwhaiwhai and Tā Moko. By blending contemporary form with classic Māori artistry and flair, it resonates with both the present and the past, exuding authenticity and cultural significance.
Note: Each piece varies slightly in colour and may appear different to image due to different native timbers used.
Additional information
Kaperua, Pūhoro
Brand
Wiremu Barriball
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