This series talks to a connection to tide, land and sea and the abundance of Rangihoua awa and Putiki Bay where Esther McDonalds Turangawaiwai sits. Underneath the maunga Te Putiki O Kahumatamoemoe. These works individually depict the eco system of the waterway. A homage to Esther Mcdonald’s matua who carefully tend to the whenua and celebrate each harvest with care, dedication and the passing down of knowledge.
Te Putiki o Kahumatamoemoe bowl represents the maunga Te Putiki o kahumatamoemoe names after Tainui tupuna Kahumatamoemoe and his topnot. Rangihoua Awa moves below Te Putiki o Kahumatamoemoe and is a significant historical point for Māori on Waiheke Island as well as Tainui waka.
Made from Rangihoua uku, Ngāti Paoa whenua, hand thrown on the pottery wheel with a folded rim, carved by hand and glazed in bespoke Pōuriuri glaze.
This bowl is 26cm wide and 6.5cm tall
10% of sales will go towards kaupapa māori here on Waiheke Island.
