Waitī is one of the stars of the Matariki cluster. “Wai” is the Māori word for water, and in the case of stars, Waitī is connected to freshwater and the food that comes from within our rivers, streams, and lakes. For Māori, tuna (eels) are culturally significant and an important source of food.
This piece is part of our Matariki Collection .Included, is the framed original artwork, signed by Tamaora Walker. The photo frame is (23cm h x 18cm w).
This piece was designed by Tamaora Walker and carved by Akapita Scally, and crafted from New Zealand pounamu.