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.
This tuna inspired oko is made from Iron rich puru from Te Huruhi Bay on Waiheke Island Ngāti Paoa wheuna. With rim carvings of tuna to represent the short fin tuna that populate Rangihoua awa.
This bowl is 19cm wide and 5 cm tall
10% of sales will be donated to Kaupapa maori here on Waiheke Island.
