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Whanau Ariki Cube Sculpture Hot Pink

$80.00

Code:MESSINIPA14

Whānau Ariki are celestial beings, the stars, planets, meteors, Sun, and Moon that light up the night sky Korowai of the Sky Father, Ranginui Te Pō.

These Wheku (Ancestor) cubes are cast from original whakairo rākau (wood carvings). They were originally vintage salt and pepper shakers, carved by Rotorua carving schools between the mid-century and the 1980s for the tourist market. Messini has moulded out the holes that once allowed food to be contained and poured, transitioning the pieces from a state of ‘Tapu’ to one of ‘Noa,’ or everyday items.

Through modern mediums, contemporary colour palettes, and the play of light, these pieces have been given a new journey as kaitiaki (protectors) to be gifted or treasured. Every Whānau Ariki Cube is individually handmade, from the initial casting and hand-colouring in fluro and iridescent tones to the final finish, making each piece subtly unique.

Care Instructions:
Thank you for choosing this handcrafted item! To ensure its long-lasting beauty, please note that resin does not fare well in direct sunlight. We recommend displaying it in a light-filled space, safely out of the direct sun.
Height: 40mm
Width: 36mm
Depth: 29mm
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