Monday, June 23, 2014

‘Tāne-nui-ā-Rangi’ Tekoteko

Hand-carved Tāne-nui-ā-Rangi sculpture by James Cannon, carved from native tōtara wood with pāua shell inlays, painted details, and expressive features.

My main concern for this carving was to create the strength and life force connotations associated with the human being. I chose to depict the mighty Tāne-nui-ā-Rangi to reflect these attributes which are characteristics of a chief. 

Medium: Carved out of native Tōtara wood, pāua shell inlays, features and paint.

Dimensions: 500mm high

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