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Hand-carved NZ Pounamu
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Waipunarangi directly translates to, “water that pools the sky”. As her waters fall, they nourish the whenua and sustain all forms of life. In doing so, they touch the domains of all other whetū, reminding us that nothing exists in isolation, but in relation with one another.
Te Huihuinga speaks to this interconnectedness. The wheku embodies Matariki, the mother star. Surrounding her, each manaia represents an individual whetū, distinct in their own purpose, yet joined as a collective.
Like Waipunarangi, who shifts between the upper and lower realms, Te Huihuinga reflects the threads of mauri that bind us together. Its symmetry and interlocking shapes are a reminder that through whakapapa, collective purpose and connection between our people and our environment, we are strongest when we reconnect and gather as one.
This collection will be on display at Mānawa Bay from Tuesday 23 June to Sunday 19 July, before moving to our Rotorua store from 20–29 July. Pieces may be purchased throughout the exhibition period and will be delivered once the exhibitions have concluded.
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.
