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Alex Sands

Kokopu on Stand

$2,450.00
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$2,450.00

    Kokopu on Stand | Alex Sands 

    Raise your style game with this beautiful Kokopu on Stand by Alex Sands!

    A combination of Pounamu and native New Zealand timber, this unique piece of art brings the beauty of the Aotearoa to your home.

    Alex Sands Carving Studio is based within the Waikato District. Alex (Ngāti Kahungunu o Te Wairoa) and the talented studio team, bring to life fine creations of traditional Māori designs and contemporary artistic works. 

     Add a touch of Māori culture to your decor!

    A hei matau is a stylized fish hook pendant carved from pounamu, or New Zealand greenstone. It is a treasured taonga (treasure) of Māori culture and is worn as a symbol of good luck, safe travel across water, prosperity, and abundance.

    Hei matau are typically carved in the shape of a fish hook, with a curved shank and a sharp barb. The shank may be decorated with intricate carvings, and the barb may be notched or pointed. Hei matau are often worn on a cord around the neck and may be passed down from generation to generation as heirlooms.

    Hei matau are more than just a symbol of good luck. They are also a reminder of the importance of fishing to Māori culture and their deep connection to the ocean. Hei matau are also a reminder of the story of Maui, the legendary Polynesian hero who fished up the North Island of New Zealand with a hei matau.

    Today, hei matau are worn by people of all cultures and backgrounds. They are a popular souvenir for visitors to New Zealand and are also a symbol of Māori pride and identity.

     

    Pounamu Dimensions:

    Width - 90mm x Height - 200mm

    Overall Dimensions Including Base:

    Width - 172mm x Height - 58mm x Depth - 65

    Commissions

    Love this artwork but wish we had a different size, shape or alternative colourway? The Poi Room can help facilitate the creation of a customized piece of art just for you. To find out more, please contact either of our stores or just click here.
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    Caring for your artwork

    HANGING YOUR ART - Where possible, hang your artwork with two wall mounted hangers fixed to wall studs or wall anchors when necessary. Do not hang your artwork in direct sunlight or in a room with large temperature variations.

    CLEANING -  Clean glass with a non-ammonia based glass cleaner with a microfiber cloth. Avoid spraying cleaner directly on the artwork. Dust your paintings & frames with a clean, soft rag occasionally to prevent dust build-up. Do not use cleaning products or water.

    LOCATION - Hang your artworks away from very busy & possibly messy areas. Over time, artworks can accumulate a thin layer of dust, pollutants & airborne grime. Display your artworks in a less exposed area affected by these.

    STORAGE - Prevent accidents & store your artworks away from anything that may press against the surface. Do not cover artworks with plastic for long periods of time. If there is humidity in the air, they may start to grow mold. Cotton sheets are best for keeping dust away.

    PREVENTION - Try avoid subjecting your artworks to extreme changes in atmosphere. Avoid excessive dryness, humidity, heat or cold. Check the condition of your artworks periodically. Once hung up there is a tendency to forget about it until noticeable damage has occurred. If you notice the artwork is fading or cracking, move it to a better place & avoid further damage.

    WE CAN HELP - If your artwork does get damaged, return the piece back to The Poi Room and we can advise the best course of action for you.

    Shipping

    Items couriered within New Zealand will be delivered to the address specified within 2 – 5 working days.  However, if the product is not in stock we will advise on availability and delivery. Generally  goods delivered nationally and internationally will be couriered using GoSweetSpot and as such, delivery times vary. 

    Certain framed Prints, Paintings and High Value sculpture will be shipped outside of Auckland through Pack and Send which are professional boxed and insured. These packages within the Auckland area will be hand delivered by our own steam.

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     We share the uniqueness of Aotearoa’s artists to the world but also “make a positive difference” to all those we meet. With a positive attitude over the years we have become enablers for the art world! We've grown so much since we opened our doors to our first gallery in 2007 and are now widely regarded as Aotearoa's go-to place for local made art, objects, artisan jewellery and contemporary wall art.