Maori Carving Explained: James Rickard
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| Thu 28 Oct ’10, 5:30pm–6:30pm |
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Where: Rotorua Museum, Queens Drive, Government Gardens, Rotorua Show map
Restrictions: All Ages
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James Rickard is a Tohunga Whakairo (Master Carver), and Tumu Whakarae (Head fo School) with tribal affiliations to Tainui and Ngati Porou.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Maori carving with specific reference to Te Arawa whakairo (carving).
James was in the first intake of students at the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (now known as Te Puia) in 1967. He is currently Head of School at Te Wananga Whakairo Rakau and is leading the carving process for Te Kakano.
James is a prolific carver who has represented Te Puia and New Zealand at a number of international symposia and conferences. Recently, he lead teams of Te Puia carvers at the Shanghai exhibition.
Entry by gold coin donation.
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