Puheke River Tōtara

Puheke - River Tōtara | Shannon Turuwhenua

Shannon Turuwhenua explores the relationship between traditional Māori forms and the natural environment through handworked native timber.

The Puheke River Tōtara is a contemporary wall sculpture crafted from reclaimed tōtara, featuring a sleek, tapered silhouette reminiscent of a traditional hoe.

The head is bound with intricate black hand-lashed cord, a structural detail referencing ancestral navigation and binding techniques.

Minimalist in design, the work celebrates the warm grains and natural wairua of the native timber.

Introduce a sense of grounded sculptural elegance and cultural depth to your space with this masterfully finished work.