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Artists
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Hectorina Mulligan
Hectorina Mulligan
Mātanga Kaiwhatu (Te Rito)- Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Rongowhakaata
Wānanga
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NZMACI | Te Rito o Rotowhio
Description
Hectorina enjoys weaving all disciplines of raranga and whatu and has worked for many years as pouako here at New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts institute.
Her current role as Matanga Kaiwhatu sees her relish the challenge and complexities of design and various techniques within her art form. Hectorina feels extremely fortunate and privileged to have crossed paths with, forged friendships, and simply been inspired by the many different beautiful talented weavers throughout her journey over the years.
Hectorina enjoys weaving all disciplines of raranga and whatu and has worked for many years as pouako here at New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts institute.
Her current role as Matanga Kaiwhatu sees her relish the challenge and complexities of design and various techniques within her art form.
Hectorina feels extremely fortunate and privileged to have crossed paths with, forged friendships, and simply been inspired by the many different beautiful talented weavers throughout her journey over the years.
Their creations
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Kete Whakairo
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
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Kete Whakairo
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
Kete Puare
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
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Pōtae Half Brim
The pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
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Pōtae Full Brim
The pōtae is a contemporary hat woven with traditional Māori weaving methods.
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Kete Whakairo
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
Sold
Kete Whakairo
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
Sold
Kete Whakairo
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
Sold
Kete Whakairo
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
Sold
Kete Whakairo
Kete whakairo are woven flax bags of a finer quality than the general utilitarian kete. They are normally made from prepared strips of flax and/or kiekie, some of which have been dyed. Kete whakairo may also feature geometric designs.
Sold
Kete Whakapuareare
Kete Pīngao
Pīngao (or pikao) has a strong cultural, spiritual and traditional significance to Māori. It has legends associated with it and is highly prized as a weaving material.