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Artists
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Shane Poihipi-Paul
Shane Poihipi-Paul
Mātanga Whakairo- Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Hinerangi, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui
Wānanga
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.
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
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Hoe with Stand
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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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.