Ngā Toenga
Ngā Toenga
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This piece is created using harakeke (flax) harvested from numerous places including; the Taylor River and Omaka Marae in Blenheim, as well as Waitangi, Te Puke. The whenu has been boiled and dyed (mid brown) to preserve it. Ngā Toenga refers to the variety of whenu used to create this piece - the 'leftovers'. It is hung on a muka kiwai (handle).
Toi size (approximate):
Height: 70 cm
Width: 9 cm
Tungi ate ururua, kia tupu whakaritorito te tupu o te harakeke.
Clear away the undergrowth so the new shoots of the harakeke can spring up.