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Te Ahi Puhapuha Art Print - Tipene Douglas

$179.00
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Description

Te Ahi Puhapuha - Māori Art by Tipene Douglas

Te Ahi Puhapuha means exploding or erupting fires, referring to a Volcano. The two manaia figures refer to Kuiwai and Haungaroa who were Ngatoroirangi's sisters. They sent him "fire" from Whakaari to Tongariro/Taupo when he needed to be warmed up, and the hot pools of Tongariro saved him. 

Available in:

Box Frame (contemporary with glass)
Water colour - matte watercolour paper print, comes with a border and slimline frame

Frames are available in white, black or pale wood and prints are ready to hang. Please state colour at time of ordering.

Some items have to be printed to order, so please allow up to 2-3 weeks for framed art.

Artist Tipene Douglas

Tipene is a Maori artist specialising in Maori visual arts, including ta moko and kowhaiwhai. He is from Ngati Ranginui and Ngai Te Rangi from Tauranga. Ngati Hine of the Far North and Ngai Tahu and Rangitane of the South Island, with connections to Kaikoura and Blenheim (Waiharakeke).

His practice primarily utilises acrylic paint and ink pen, and he has held a strong passion for Maori visual arts from a young age. In 2015, he completed a Certificate in Maori Art and Design at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Tauranga before progressing to complete two years of a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Art & Design) also at Toi Ohomai.