Te Taniwha Hau-Rere - Gold

Regular price: $320.00 NZD
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Te Taniwha Hau-Rere - Gold | Messini Palace

Bring a profound symbol of Māori mythology into your home with the Te Taniwha Hau-Rere in brilliant gold, masterfully handcrafted by New Zealand artist Messini Palace.

Each completely unique piece begins as a ceramic casting from an intricate original carving before receiving four meticulous coats of paint.

The intensive five-day handmade process culminates with the insertion of radiant paua shell eyes that catch the light beautifully.

Deeply respected in Aotearoa as powerful supernatural creatures, the taniwha acts as a fierce kaitiaki, or guardian spirit, over significant landscapes and waterways.

Claim this magnificent protector for your own walls today and invite the powerful presence of authentic Kiwi artistry into your everyday life.

Each Te Taniwha Hau-Rere has been constructed as a ceramic casting the original carving and then has 4 coats of paint applied and then having paua inlay eyes inserted. Each piece is completely made by hand and the process takes up to 5 days to complete, making every one unique.

In Māori mythology, a taniwha (pronounced tah-nee-fah) is a powerful supernatural creature or guardian spirit that inhabits dangerous or significant waterways and landscapes. They are deeply respected figures in Māori culture, often acting as kaitiaki (guardians) of a tribe or area.

Dimensions:
Width - 225mm x Height - 95mm