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Pāpaka (ed. 2/12) - 4080FD
Pāpaka (crab catching stick) originated in Hawaiki (the original homeland of Māori). Rēhua (the god of fish) handed a pāpaka to a rangatira (chief) before his journey to Aotearoa. This pāpaka is part of a limited edition of 12 bronze casts from an original wood carving by Kawana Waititi. The original will remain part of the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute legacy collection.
$3,900.00
Mourei - 6168KH
The breastplate represents strength, serving as a shield and offering protection.
Material: Pounamu (Kawakawa)
Measurements: 46mm x 19mm x 6mm
$290.00
Maro & Neck Piece Set - 4912TE
The maro is a frontal apron tied around the waist and is a traditional garment that is worn by both men and woman. This maro has been fashioned with strands of muka fibre within the flax.
Maro
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 470mm x 340mm
Neck Piece
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 305mm x 80mm
$2,900.00
Maro - 4905TE
The maro is a frontal apron tied around the waist and is a traditional garment that is worn by both men and woman. This maro has been fashioned with strands of muka fibre within the flax.
Material: Harakeke & Muka
Measurements: 680mm x 480mm
$1,395.00
Māripi - CI3233
Māripi are a traditional meat cutting tool. They are fashioned with a wooden handle and sharks’ teeth carved from Kōiwi (beef bone) to create a serrated edge.
Material: Rātā, Kōiwi (Beef Bone) & Pāua (Abalone)
Measurements: 370mm x 60mm x 30mm
$3,500.00
Māripi - CI2895
Māripi are a traditional meat cutting tool. They are fashioned with a wooden handle and sharks’ teeth carved from Kōiwi (beef bone) to create a serrated edge.
Material: Rātā, Kōiwi (Beef Bone) & Pāua (Abalone)
Measurements: 340mm x 100mm x 30mm
$4,200.00
Mako Earrings - 5624KC
Shark teeth were highly sought after to wear as a symbol of prestige for personal adornment. They were reflective of the mana of the shark itself. These earrings are in reference to the Mako shark. Material: Pounamu (Tokaatea Pounamu)
Measurements: 54mm x 22mm
$490.00
Mako Earrings - 5621KC
Shark teeth were highly sought after to wear as a symbol of prestige for personal adornment. They were reflective of the mana of the shark itself. These earrings are in reference to the Mako shark. Material: Pounamu (Kawakawa)
Measurements: 45mm x 21mm
$490.00
Māhē - 4501HW
Māhē are sinker stones used to weigh down fishing nets.
Material: Otaua (Greywacke)
Measurements: 50mm x 37mm x 35mm
$490.00