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Traditional Māori Design Sunhat – Green

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:46:50 +0000

Traditionally designed, wide brimmed black sunhat woven with green trim and set with feathers and bone.

One size fits most.

Whakapīwari Laser Cut Earrings – Lilac and White (Triangle)

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 21:59:15 +0000

Whakapīwari Laser Cut Triangle Earrings (made by Synoma) in lilac and white.

3.7 x 3.8cm diameter

Whakapīwari Laser Cut Earrings – Red, Black and White (Triangle)

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 21:56:59 +0000

Whakapīwari Laser Cut Triangle Earrings (made by Synoma) in red, black and white.

3.2 x 3.2cm diameter

“Shades of Manaia” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:35:23 +0000

This traditionally carved wooden piece reflects on the importance of spirituality. Its manaia shape, which weaves together the head of bird, body of man and tail of fish, represents the unity and balance of sky, earth and sea. It is a protective guardian, a carrier of spiritual powers.

“Mauri Ora” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:28:52 +0000

This traditionally carved wooden piece reflects on the power of mauri. Its message – mauri ora – is all about living well, taking into account the multi-faceted aspects of our health, including physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and social. It is a reminder to look after every aspect of our wellbeing.

60 x 60cm

“Kaitiaki” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:24:36 +0000

This traditionally carved wooden piece reflects the simple message of kaitiakitanga – guardianship. It is a reminder that we are both protected and protectors. We stand with our tupuna at our shoulders to guide us. We stand as guardians of others – our whanau, the planet, the things we treasure and hold dear. 60… Read More »

“Look Life Straight in the Face” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:19:46 +0000

This traditionally carved wooden piece reflects the simple message of its title – “Look Life Straight in the Face.” It is about standing with mana and facing the challenges in front of you.

60 x 60cm

“Te Kotahi” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:10:51 +0000

Situated around the value of diversity, this traditionally carved wooden piece represents the coming together of difference. It also works as a photo frame, allowing space to insert your own pictures in the four circular gaps.

60 x 60cm

“Te Aroha” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:06:06 +0000

Situated around the value of aroha, this traditionally carved wooden piece represents an outward flow of aroha from the heart, reflecting the different directions and forms that aroha can take.

60 x 60cm

“Te Wha” – Traditional Carved Wood Artwork

pounamuonline_admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:05:03 +0000

Weaving together the values of kotahi (unity), whanau, mana and wairua, this traditionally carved wooden piece represents a cohesion and flow of these values in daily life.

60 x 60cm