Manaia Pounamu Sculpture - Mike Matchitt Peter Mitchell This hei tiki was carved

This hei tiki was carved by Yuki Tanaka from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu

Rei Niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form

This nguru was hand-carved by Jeremy Walsh from onewa sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand

and the acquisition of knowledge and mana (prestige)

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Manaia Pounamu Sculpture - Mike Matchitt Peter Mitchell This hei tiki was carvedMatau Manaia are contemporary forms that personify Tangaroa, the guardian over all living creatures in ng puna wai (water sources). This piece was carved and polished with a satin finish and measures 18 x 7. 5 cm. It sits on a native timber and brass base and features a beautiful pua shell inlaid eyes. This piece was hand carved by Mike Matchitt.