The Promenade, 162 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Ph: +64 9 4456665 Cell: +64 021 577078 Email: art@artbythesea.co.nz |
"POU" TE HAU (BREATHLESS) Designs Ltd
CARVER: Ngahiwi Walker
NATIONALITY: NZ Maori
TRIBE: Ngati Porou, East Coast (Tai Rawhiti)
FROM: Te Araroa
Medium: Douglas Fir (Tanalised Post) or Macrocarpa. Influences: Stories handed down by elders and birth and death. Begining: I started carving in 2003 because someone I know had had a traumatic experience. |
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Recently completed pou te whenua (from the land) commission Price: $3000 Enquire now about a commission Sold | |
NEW 2024 These are 3 pou te whenua (from the land).
They were commissioned to Price: $9000 ENQUIRE NOW Sold |
NEW October 2024 These are 2 pou te whenua (from the land). Price: $POA ENQUIRE NOW |
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2023 This is a pou whenua (from the land). The kaitiaki stands silent and staunch in his stance. He wears his tiwhana (forehead tattoo) proudly to signify his status and authority in his realm. He wears his korowai (chiefly cloak) tighly around his shoulders which signifies a strong and resolute prescence. The te ara poutama design is very significant. Also known as the 'stairway to heaven' or the 'steps to higher learning and the pursuit of knowledge' it represents the various stages of advancement and understanding. By adorning the korowai thus the kaitiaki communicates his aspirations to maintain peace and balance in his realm. The Silent Guardian doesn't require words or actions but his prescence alone speaks a thouhsand words. ENQUIRE NOW Sold |
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New 2023 Poutiaki (male) Macrocarpa Post, Rope Size: 242cm tall by 20cm wide Price: $2000 Sold |
New 2023 Pouawhina (female) Macrocarpa Post, Rope Size: 242cm tall by 20cm wide Price: $2000 Sold |
Poutiaki (male) and Pouawhina installed |
New 2022 Tane's Ta Moko Totara log, Rope Size: 152cm tall by 58cm wide Price: $8000 Sold |
Example of various Pou installed in garden setting |
New 2019 Tama Tu and Tama Ora |
2020 Mareikura (left) and Te Rangatira (right) Macrocarpa Size: Approx. 287cm tall ENQUIRE NOW Sold Commissions available |
2018 Aroha O Papatuanuku (left) and |
Aroha O Papatuanuku For that awesome mother that seems to be able to handle all This pou has actually been blessed in the 'Nga Wai O Tawhirimatea' (the waters/rain of Tawhiri) who is the atua of winds and rains. |
Nga Wai O Tawhirimatea This pou has actually been blessed in the 'Nga Wai O Tawhirimatea' (the waters/rain of Tawhiri) who is the atua of winds and rains. |
Korero Manu (Talking Birds) Size: Each approximately 240cm tall Macrocarpa ENQUIRE NOW Sold |
Hineorongo Size: Each approximately 240cm tall Macrocarpa ENQUIRE NOW Sold |
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Commissions available | Commissions available |
Motuhake Pou Size: Each approximately 100cm tall Macrocarpa ENQUIRE NOW Sold |
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The Promenade, 162 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand Ph: +64 9 4456665 Cell: +64 021 577078 Email: art@artbythesea.co.nz |