Whaka-iro (carved artwork)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameWhaka-iro (carved artwork)

ProductionSam Hauwaho; carver; 2025; Porirua

Classificationsculpture

Materialstōtara (wood), rātā (wood), pāua (abalone shell), stain, oil

Materials SummaryLaminated tōtara, rata, pāua shell, wood stain, oil

DimensionsApproximate: 60mm (depth), 900mm (diameter)

Registration NumberME024863

Credit linePurchase, 2025

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