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Hand-carved NZ Pounamu
Hassle-free returnsWaitī me Waitā by Daniel Malcolm
The twin stars, Waitī representing all fresh water food and Waitā representing food from the ocean. The Manaia design portraying Waitī which represents our spiritual connection to our fresh water kai (food), particularly here in Te Arawa where fresh water kai was one of our main food sources. The Hei Tiki design portraying Waitā which represents our ancestors and how they were profound voyagers, meaning kaimoana (seafood) was their main source of food.
This piece is part of our Matariki 2025 collection.
The artist behind this creationDaniel's journey into the world of pounamu carving is a personal mission to revive Toi Māori (Māori arts) within his family. Training under the watchful eyes of mentors Tamaora Walker and Akapita Scally, he is driven by the intricacies and precisions demanded of the art form, approaching each day in the studio as a chance to hone his skills. Drawing inspiration from whakairo rakau (wood carving) and tā moko (Māori tattoo), he aspires to carve complex designs into stone with the same mastery.
