Billy Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 This carving represents the House of Tangaroa - God of the sea. The main body is the whale, one of Tangaroa's greatest creations. Tangaroa's face can be seen in the middle along with an albatross feather - the great birds of the sea. The piece that goes to the right is the mako shark. Stealth and elegant. The piece to the left is a Manaia - a spiritual guardian and messenger from the spirit world to our world. The various pieces represent all aspects and interaction of Tangaroa's wonderful world. Thank you for your time in looking. Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWKINDER Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Incredible work Billy! Such a Beautiful material with richness and deep representation, Well Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I love your work Billy - can't wait till I'm in the windy city so I can visit your studio and see them first hand. Are they totally hand carved or do you use a "Dremel" type tool as well for roughing out? Looking forward to the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Cheers guys. Baz, I do use a pendant drill for removal and rough shaping. I use for some detail as well. You're more than welcome to visit my workshop next time you're in Welly. I don't often have much stuff around at home. Most are in museums or galleries. But you never know at the time. Hope you're well, b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas M. Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 This is very beautiful!! Is there a specific meaning for the symbols or do you use traditional shapes for the beauty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 amazing peace billy very well done i like the shape of the paua shell eye on the Manaia very different it works great. i would kill for a peace of the raw material to carve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Cheers guys. The symbols and motives I've used are from traditional practices, but it can be said I've used them in a contemporary way. The reason I've pursued Maori art is because of its beauty. So you could say I use them for this reason. But I always use them in a way that helps me tell the story of the piece. Thanks for the interest. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas M. Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi billy, Ok I understand, it is quite the same for me when I work on Celtic design, it just "speaks to me". Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Nicol Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Wow, what a fabulous piece. You absolutely honor the material! You really worked well with the movement of the ivory. I have a whales tooth on the way, I am going to try it out! Do you have any advice? Again, what a beautiful piece. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks Bella. Thank you for your kind words. The wonderful thing I find about teeth is that they're all different. They all lend themselves to a different end result. I usually prepare the tooth with sandpaper until I have a beautiful smooth piece of ivory. Then I take it upstairs and leave it on my desk, sometimes for weeks, until it tells me what it wants to become. Kia ora Bella, and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Wonderful Billy. Thanks for sharing. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi Billy! So interesting and wonderful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmet Nakkas Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 İt is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Kia ora you for comments. I've had some people asking me about my multi-piece works. This I feel is one of my best examples. An oldie but a goodie so they say. Ka kite, Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Edward Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hey Billy, this piece is wonderful! whales teeth are especially righteous! my email is edstp62@hotmail.com please send me an email so we can chat a bit privately please. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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