Tohe Tamata while the sculpted form rises

while the sculpted form rises and falls in gentle waves inspired by the movement of the water beside which it lives

5 cm       Length: 10 cm

It is a rich yellow

Simple in form

Pō te Ao simply means 'night and day'

Tohe Tamata while the sculpted form risesThis mini kete whakairo has been created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Omaka in Blenheim. The flax has been boiled and dyed to preserve it, and has been created in the style of takitahi with striped diagonal bands. The colour used was forest green. Tohe means 'to persist' and it was through the work of creating the muka kiwai (handles) that the artist felt that persistence paid off. Toi size (approximate): Height: 13 cmWidth: 24 cm