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Shane Poihipi-Paul

Pouako (Tutor)
  • Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Hinerangi, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui
Wānanga
Te Wānanga Whakairo Rākau o Aotearoa
Description Shane is a Pouako for Te Wānanga Whakairo. Inspired by Lionel Grant’s carvings, Shane decided to learn the art himself, graduating from NZMACI Te Wānanga Whakairo (Wood Carving School) in 2017. Shane’s skill set then lead to his current position with us working on projects New Zealand wide, which he loves.

Shane is a Pouako for Te Wānanga Whakairo. Inspired by Lionel Grant’s carvings, Shane decided to learn the art himself, graduating from NZMACI Te Wānanga Whakairo (Wood Carving School) in 2017. Shane’s skill set then lead to his current position with us working on projects New Zealand wide, which he loves.

Their creations

Papahou

Papahou are predominantly made to house small, treasured belongings and were historically owned by people of high-standing within their tribe. Papahou were highly prized and carefully treasured as they were passed between generations as heirlooms.

Taiaha

The taiaha is a long, slender hand weapon usually made from native hardwood – or in some instances whalebone – and is usually between 1.2 metres (3.9ft) and 2 metres (6.5ft) long. The point is carved to represent the human tongue (arero), above which is the forehead, eyes and upper lip, followed traditionally by a […]

Wheku – Apanui

In Māori carving there are three predominant designs for heads: the ‘wheku’ with its long eyes; the ‘koruru’ with its round eyes; and, the ‘ruru’, which also has round eyes but with a point at the top. The different designs were used by carvers to illustrate the character of the subject they were carving. The […]

Hoe

The paddle or hoe was the means of propulsion for the Māori waka (canoe). While the hoe was primarily a paddle, it also doubled as a weapon when the need arose. Carved paddles were the property of the chief and were highly valued. The hoe came in different styles and the handles and blades differed […]

Kumete

Kumete or bowls were used for storing and serving food. They came in an assortment of sizes, depths and shapes, and were used in formal settings to impress high-standing manuhiri (visitors). Many kumete acquired personal names and were passed from one generation to another.
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