Tōtōpū Local Artists while the sculpted form rises

while the sculpted form rises and falls in gentle waves inspired by the movement of the water beside which it lives

with its shades of Papatūānuku (Mother Earth)

Mārie refers to a state of 'peace' or 'tranquility' - much like the Taylor River which moves at a peaceful pace

Width: 4 cm       Length: 9 cm

Tōtōpū Local Artists while the sculpted form risesThis framed tauira is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from Omaka in Blenheim. The harakeke has been boiled to preserve it and was saved from the off cuts of a kete. Ttp refers to the robust or sturdy nature of this fibre. Although each whenu is so small, when woven together it is so strong. Frame size: Height: 38 cm Width: 30 cm