Custom Taonga

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Customised Taonga / Treasures

David Edward Ngawati is a Regionally recognised Artist, story teller & indigenous carver of natural mediums such as yet not limited to, wood, pounamu/New Zealand greenstone & bone.


“I am influenced by teachings of my elders & ever since I can remember I have had a deep passion for self-care through the Arts.”
read more of David’s Bio here

“I chose to work with David & his family to honour the time my little brother spent in New Zealand. He is gone & he is soaring. Our Taonga’s are for our families healing & it was an amazing experience. Art Heals. Our heart shields are all made from one stone. My whole family holds them to stay connected.”
— Kinnie Starr

Gallery of Custom Taonga~Treasures

 
Taonga pūoro Koauau ~ flute Made of Ancient Kauri and designed with 2 Manaia intertwined with each other, protecting the space in-between them, flowing effortlessly in union together. Thank you for this opportunity to co-create this treasure @__m
Taonga Neho Taniwha, Custom Pounamu pendant for Kyren Armstrong celebrating 40 years in this life. Dragon tooth symbolising masculine energy. The protector, provider (Hunter gatherer), father, son, leader. This growth represented with koru by relat
Taonga Mere Pounamu. Created to celebrate the rite of passage for @jadahenare. Happiest 21years my niece, blessed and made with Aroha for you. Thank you @miiss.henare for sharing this celebration and your continuous support. I especially love cre
Waka Huia ~ treasure trove A waka that has journeyed the two awa (rivers) to draw them together in the embrace of te moana (The ocean). #mahucreative #artistsoninstagram #aotearoa #indigenousknowledge #mahitoi #maoriart #bespoke #maoriartists #o
Moon and Sun pendants. Created in celebration of Lisa and Dean and their renewal of vowels Shape and design symboling feminine as moon and her cycles (Maramataka) and masculine as sun and his action (Rātaka). Thanks for this opportunity creating t
As I'm sure many of you have gathered over recent months, Mahu has been busy and is in the throws of a beautiful expansion. Shedding old skin, giving thanks for all that has brought me to now. And stepping into Mahu Creative, committed to bringing fo
Taonga hononga ~ connecting treasures for @ike247zac and @brosnik. Both co-creating with me for each other as surprises. Loved being a vessel for your story’s and the unconditional love for each other and your family. Syncing Ancient Kauri,
Taonga Patu. 21st rite of passage Rimu patu custom made for Katarina Huriata Phillips. Ngā mihi whānau Phillips for entrusting me in creating this treasure for your loved one. Thanks my brother @cretephillips #mahucreative #bespoke #creative #c
Bespoke, unique design and mediums! simplicity becomes effective. Like that banana cake our nana would always make… best ingredients available, experience and awareness of the recipe and made with absolute love! with a knowing that it will n
Taonga manawa ārai ~ Heart shield treasure. Custom made pendant, story of it reserved for receiver. Alway a pleasure to co-create with whānau ~ families creating one off pieces that are as individual as the people receiving them. Offering this taon
Tewhatewha~long ended club. Rite of passage Taonga~Treasure commission. Story reserved for receiver and whānau. Thank you for such the honour and privilege to be your vessel to create through. #mahucreative #bespoke #creative #creator #21st #woo