Māori Angels Series: Papakura

CR4

$2,250.00

By Carla Ruka
Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Whātua, Tauiwi

700 × 250 mm

Raku clay body, Coromandel kerewhenua, shell, glazes, engobe

Papakura, red glow, shortfin eel

Inspired by the whakataukī…
Kia hiwa ra, kia hiwa ra, moe araara ki te matahi tuna.
Be watchful or you’ll sleep and miss the eels.
Head framed with serpentine like hair, movement of the tuna.

Imprinted with the taiao and identity.

This is an oversized artwork that requires extra care. 

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