Iwi: Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa Te Au Ki Te Tonga, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Apa ki Te Rā Tō, Ngāti Rangitāne ki Wairau, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu
Description: Tewhatewha, handcarved traditional weapon
Made from American Swamp Ash Wood. This wood is light in colour, almost white, and was used to replicate the appearance of Tohorā (whalebone). These pieces are inspired by traditional whalebone Tewhatewha.
Tewhatewha Collection
$10,000.00
Description
Title: Tewhatewha
Artist: Nui Stretch
Iwi: Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa Te Au Ki Te Tonga, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Apa ki Te Rā Tō, Ngāti Rangitāne ki Wairau, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu
Description: Tewhatewha, handcarved traditional weapon
Made from American Swamp Ash Wood. This wood is light in colour, almost white, and was used to replicate the appearance of Tohorā (whalebone). These pieces are inspired by traditional whalebone Tewhatewha.
Materials: American Swamp Ash Wood, Kaahu, Tūi, Tohorā, Pīngao, Muka Harakeke, Pāua
Freight: Arranged by email
Additional information
Tewhatewha Tuarua, Tewhatewha Tuatahi
Brand
Nui Stretch
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