PAPA KĀINGA

PAPA KĀINGA - a beautifully carved, stained bone pendant for lovers of unique art to wear!

Hand carved for us by Andrew Doughty.

PAPA KĀINGA - original home

In the artists words below, a description of his thinking behind this gorgeous design...

This carving is named Papa kāinga which means original home. The foundation of
the carving is based on koru being held within the shape of the Tomairaki
(Tōmairangi), which is reminiscent of a dew drop.

"Ka patapata iho taku whakaakoranga āno he ua, ka maturuturu iho taku kupu ano
he tomairangi (tomairaki), me te ua punehunehu ki runga i te tipu hou."

This is interpreted to "My teaching drops like rain, my words trickle forth like dew
and the misty rain on new shoots".

As such, this is an expression of great wisdom. Wisdom that guides us to peace and
stability. This poem was gifted to me by the late Kaumātua and Tohonga Na te
Upoko Runaka o Te Runaka ki Otautahi o Kai Tahu, Rev'd Maurice Manawaroa Gray
MNZM, LTh,JP.

The koru symbol is common in New Zealand and is inspired by the unfurling of the
new fern fronds. Meanings associated with this are new life, growth, new
beginnings and spiritual awakening. We are continually learning and experiencing
the various seasons of life. The good, bad and indifferent. This pattern represents
a gentle unfolding of our life. The kowhaiwhai pattern represents the great ocean
of life with all its twists and turns. However, with grace, love and wisdom, they
ultimately flow upwards. The three large koru emphasises the theme of wholeness.
The harmony of body, mind and spirit

PAPA KĀINGA is a marvellous piece that will certainly draw attention and comment.

PAPA KĀINGA is lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch and is provided with a black adjustable cord. Also included in your package, a note from the carver about your original work of Art to Wear.

Free shipping worldwide - delivered with Express Courier.

Meaning: Growth ~ Love ~ Wisdom

Artist: Andrew Doughty

Material: Bone

Cord Colour: 4-Plait Black

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 75mm (2.9") long; 20mm (0.8") wide