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Ceramic Tiki White

$30.00 NZD

This Ceramic Tiki by Michael Matchitt is a kaitiaki (spiritual guardian) and taonga. It represents a human form and is one of the most recognisable symbols in Māori culture.

A tiki can tell the stories of generations - their values, characters, and memories, to be passed down through the years for safekeeping.

 

  • White ceramic tiki
  • Represents a human form and is one of the most recognisable symbols in Māori culture
  • Measures approximately 21cm x 15cm x 5.5cm
  • Comes boxed


Proudly part of a legacy of whakairo, Michael Matchitt descends from Te Whānau ā Te Ēhutu and Te Whānau ā Apanui – iwi recognised for their contributions not only to whakairo but also to teaching and the arts. Michael graduated with honours from Te Puia (The Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua) in 1988, becoming part of an elite group of carvers steeped in traditional methods and knowledge. This has been his lifelong work. Michael's creations are taonga that can be handed down through generations.

 

Available online and in-store at Cable Car Museum. Explore our online collection of jewellery, taonga, souvenirs, science-themed gifts and more from across Aotearoa New Zealand. 

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