Artists | Matthew Thornton

Matthew Thornton

Mātanga Whakairo
  • Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Ruapani
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Their creations

Manawa Manaia

The manawa represents emotional balance, love, generosity, nurturing and compassion. It is a symbol of family and friendship.

Manawa

The manawa represents emotional balance, love, generosity, nurturing and compassion. It is a symbol of family and friendship.

Toki

The toki pendent is based on the form of the carving chisel used in whakairo (Māori carving).

Toki

The toki pendent is based on the form of the carving chisel used in whakairo (Māori carving).

Manaia

Carved in varying shapes and sizes but stylising the human form. The manaia is predominently used as a design element to embelish larger carvings. There are many different interpretations about this form in Māori tradition, some believe the manaia is a half profile representation while others believe it is a representation of a seahorse – […]

Manaia

Carved in varying shapes and sizes but stylising the human form. The manaia is predominantly used as a design element to embellish larger carvings. There are many different interpretations about this form in Māori tradition, some believe the manaia is a half profile representation while others believe it is a representation of a seahorse – […]

Niho Earrings

Shark teeth were highly sought after to wear as a symbol of prestige for personal adornment. They were reflective of the mana of the shark itself. This tooth pendant references the Tiger shark. This shark is an aggressive predator and is found mostly in tropical and warm waters. Tiger sharks are named for the dark, […]

Manaia

Carved in varying shapes and sizes but stylising the human form. The manaia is predominantly used as a design element to embellish larger carvings. There are many different interpretations about this form in Māori tradition, some believe the manaia is a half profile representation while others believe it is a representation of a seahorse – […]

Mako Earrings

Shark teeth were highly sought after to wear as a symbol of prestige for personal adornment. They were reflective of the mana of the shark itself. This tooth pendant references the Tiger shark. This shark is an aggressive predator and is found mostly in tropical and warm waters. Tiger sharks are named for the dark, […]

Mako Earrings

Shark teeth were highly sought after to wear as a symbol of prestige for personal adornment. They were reflective of the mana of the shark itself. This tooth pendant references the Tiger shark. This shark is an aggressive predator and is found mostly in tropical and warm waters. Tiger sharks are named for the dark, […]

Toki Earrings

The toki is based on the form of the carving chisel used in whakairo (Māori carving).

Raperape Earrings

The carving design on the earring illustrates the Raperape Whakairo. The pattern represents movement and is used within all tribal areas of Aotearoa. It represents continuity towards our evolving future.
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