Friday, November 21, 2014

'Te Hoe o Kiwa', Embellished Māori Canoe Paddle

Te Hoe o Kiwa embellished Māori canoe paddle by James Cannon, hand-carved from native Mataī wood with pāua shell inlays, feathers, and hemp binding.

The two hues of blue represent the ocean currents coming together. A representation of Kiwa is seen on the handle. Kiwa is a guardian of the ocean.

Medium: Carved from native Mataī wood with pāua shell inlays, hemp rope binding, and feathers.

Dimensions: 85cm long

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