This Pacific black oyster mother-of-pearl shell pendant showcases an engraved Pitau design, a pattern that adorns the rafters within Whare Tupuna (Ancestral Houses) symbolizing unity and togetherness thus, the importance of whānau (family)
Each pendant is made individually using natural materials therefore variations in colour and characteristics should be expected and may differ from what is featured in the photo.
Merging contemporary form with Māori artistry and flair, the piece bridges the present with ancestral heritage, exuding authenticity and cultural significance.
Designed under the international known brand Revolution Aotearoa.
Materials: Pacific Black Oyster Mother of Pearl, waxed cord, wood toggle
Diameter: 90 mm (large)
Additional information
Design
Mangōpare
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.
Whakarākai Tio Nui
$225.00
Description
Collection: Whakarākai Tio Nui
Artist: Wiremu Barriball – Toi Iho Artist
Iwi: Ngāti Raukawa, Te Rarawa
Description: Black Mother of Pearl Pendant
Designs: Mangōpare
This Pacific black oyster mother-of-pearl shell pendant showcases an engraved Pitau design, a pattern that adorns the rafters within Whare Tupuna (Ancestral Houses) symbolizing unity and togetherness thus, the importance of whānau (family)
Each pendant is made individually using natural materials therefore variations in colour and characteristics should be expected and may differ from what is featured in the photo.
Merging contemporary form with Māori artistry and flair, the piece bridges the present with ancestral heritage, exuding authenticity and cultural significance.
Designed under the international known brand Revolution Aotearoa.
Materials: Pacific Black Oyster Mother of Pearl, waxed cord, wood toggle
Diameter: 90 mm (large)
Additional information
Mangōpare
Brand
Wiremu Barriball
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