Manaia Pounamu Sculpture - Mike Matchitt Peter Mitchell and the acquisition of knowledge

and the acquisition of knowledge and mana (prestige)

using authentic pounamu (New Zealand greenstone)

Rei Niho carved from pounamu maintains the beauty of the traditional form

It measures 70mm by 45mm

This porohita was carved by Alex Sands from totoweka pounamu sourced from Big Bay of Te Wai Pounamu

Manaia Pounamu Sculpture - Mike Matchitt Peter Mitchell and the acquisition of knowledgeMatau Manaia are contemporary forms that personify Tangaroa, the guardian over all living creatures in ng puna wai (water sources). This piece was carved and polished with a satin finish and measures 18 x 7. 5 cm. It sits on a native timber and brass base and features a beautiful pua shell inlaid eyes. This piece was hand carved by Mike Matchitt.