Awhi Company 1 views ♡

Tuakana: Suitable for whānau 10 years and aboveWhat is a koikoi?For context, a koikoi is traditionally a long spear pointed on both ends.These staff were primarily employed to strike and parry with a two-handed grip, rather than lunging forward using the point alone (Mātāmua, 2013).Our koikoi are...

Pōtiki: suitable for tamariki 4 and under (based on height).What is a koikoi?For context, a koikoi is traditionally a long spear pointed on both ends.These staff were primarily employed to strike and parry with a two-handed grip, rather than lunging forward using the point alone (Mātāmua, 2013).O...

Nā James Davidson of Carve ItThe porotiti is a Maori made musical instrument. The carver is of Ngāti Kahungungu/ Tūwharetoa descent, and a graduate of the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotorua.Porotiti means to revolve, spin, rotate or twirl. This instrument is a disc with two holes through whic...

Nā James Davidson of Carve ItThis Pūrerehua is a Maori made musical instrument. The carver is of Ngāti Kahungungu/ Tūwharetoa descent, and a graduate of the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotorua. The timber it is made of is native totara, and the carving is a symbol of the wind.The purerehua ma...

Nā James Davidson of Carve ItThe kōauau is a Maori made musical instrument. The carver is of Ngāti Kahungungu/ Tūwharetoa descent, and a graduate of the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotorua.Kōauau are a traditional type of cross-blown flute. They were generally made of wood, bone or a species...

This 2025 calendar features a selection of artworks by contemporary Māori artist Todd Couper. All 12 of these stand alone images visually capture the essence of Todds creative mind and provide an insight into the dedication and precision of his work.

Ocarina Puoro is a wind instrument e mbellished in traditional kōwhaiwhai patterns, and is a 3D printed contemporary puoro.The patterns are of a whai (stingray) - a significant animal in Te Moana nui a Kiwa that represents protection, wit, and adaptability.Six colourways are available. Four are pri...

Tēina: Suitable for tamariki between 5-10 yearsWhat is a koikoi?For context, a koikoi is traditionally a long spear pointed on both ends.These staff were primarily employed to strike and parry with a two-handed grip, rather than lunging forward using the point alone (Mātāmua, 2013).Our koikoi are...

Nā James Davidson of Carve ItThe porotiti is a Maori made musical instrument. The carver is of Ngāti Kahungungu/ Tūwharetoa descent, and a graduate of the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotorua.Porotiti means to revolve, spin, rotate or twirl. This instrument is a disc with two holes through whic...