Iwi: Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Te Āti Awa ki Taranaki
Description: Pounamu (chisel shaped) Earrings
Brightly glowing whao (chisel,toki) shaped hei taringa, held by 18k Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver findings. Slightly “dipped” in kiri. These taonga depict strength despite size. Although small and delicate in stature, the whao shape lends mana, rich in history, resulting in a contemporary and timeless pair that will help you carve an authentic way through life with vivacity and strength.
While many carvers often discard small offcut pieces of pounamu during their carving process, Waiongana's speciality is her careful consideration in distilling each offcut into a story of its own. Her process is a reflection of her philosophical outlook, requiring a certain perspective to see and, therefore, be able to amplify the essence in pieces that are commonly overlooked. Her works are grounded in connection and prioritise the importance of upholding the integrity of taonga.
“I create tāonga using off-cuts from master carvers. The unique personality of each off-cut is where I draw my inspiration from. It’s almost as if each piece is a tūpuna, directing and guiding my hands to bring out and accentuate the beauty that was always there.”
Whao Taringa – Pounamu Earrings
$150.00
1 in stock
Description
Title: Whao Taringa
Artist: Waiongana
Iwi: Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Te Āti Awa ki Taranaki
Description: Pounamu (chisel shaped) Earrings
Brightly glowing whao (chisel,toki) shaped hei taringa, held by 18k Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver findings. Slightly “dipped” in kiri. These taonga depict strength despite size. Although small and delicate in stature, the whao shape lends mana, rich in history, resulting in a contemporary and timeless pair that will help you carve an authentic way through life with vivacity and strength.
Materials: Pounamu, 18k Gold plated Sterling Silver
Brand
Waiongana
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