Nga Kaitaki

Nga Kaitaki   - Original Carved Painting | Hikurangi Edwards

Hikurangi Edwards showcases master craftsmanship and a deep connection to customary narrative in his striking artwork, Nga Kaitaki - Original Carved Painting.

This square piece features an intricately hand-carved central circular composition filled with detailed, dynamic manaia or koru-derived forms.

The elegant white motifs are finely textured with internal linework, cross-hatching, and geometric patterns, raised beautifully against a deeply recessed, vertically textured black background.

Balancing traditional Māori carving techniques with a sophisticated contemporary presence, this powerful taonga explores themes of guardianship, protection, and connection to the spiritual realm.

This exceptional work stands as a beautiful celebration of cultural identity, bringing a commanding, grounding energy to any modern space.

Dimensions:
Diameter - 210mm 

Paint Layers:
Colour Tone, Fuscous Grey 37coats
Colour Tone, Alabaster, 3 coats

Please Note - 
The 'in situ mockup' is merely an example of visual representation within an environment and it does not truly reflect the size of the painting. Please refer to the measurements above for the exact dimensions of this work.