Billy Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 My Latest creation. Ikatere-Maeri – Te Matua O Ika. A taonga (treasure) dedicated to the great begetting of Tangaroa (God of the sea) – Ikatere-Maeri. A dedication to great fatherhood, and a show of respect to Tangaroa's great oceans and all that dwell within. Ikatere-Maeri is the ancestor of all fish. He is the son of Punga, grandson of Tangaroa, great grandson of Ranginui and Papatuanuku. His eyes are made in the form of his children. The detail on the front represents his Ariki status. The detail on the back is a dedication to his father, Punga, who's the ancestor of sharks and rays. The shape is a mangopare which represents the hammerhead shark. Ikatere thrived in his domain, creating an abundance of life beneath the waves. And paying true honour to his grandfather. The fish took on their individual shapes after the Battle of the Fishes. When Tangaroa answered the karakia of a young wahine after her iwi betrayed her husband. The fish defeated the tribe and Tangaroa granted them their wishes, giving them individual shapes and sizes, and many of them still bare the scars from that battle today. Mauriora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Very nice billy, I always love seeing your work, there is something very distinctive and beautiful in your style. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Kapai Billy - I have followed this one on your blog and you surpass yourself every time. I dream of the day when I have the skills and the patience to do what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borjitsu Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thats it is awesome!! really nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynny Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hi I have also been following this one, quality work, inspired. Regards Flynny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Kia Ora Billy, Well....as usual, amazing work, thanks for sharing it with us Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Bird Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hi Billy Very clean lines.Thanks for the story too. I like the depth of the carving. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony N Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 love you work been fellowing it on your blog as well just got a new studio as well wish i had the skills to match yours or at least half of them you are a true artest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Anderson Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Truly a treasure! A very graceful, yet powerful piece. Thanks for sharing your talent and art. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mace ngata Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Ataahua korero , amd billy beautiful mahi as always , love the way the lines in your mahi draw the eye and come together , it must be a fascinating.process working with those lines keeping true to the concept and at the same watching the taonga evolve during the process , thanks for your posts bro they are inspiring ka kite ano e hoa mace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Nicol Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 How beautiful. Some very special aspects about your work; there is always a story as beautiful as the piece, and both the story and piece have equal depth. As well as in a very literal way, there is a lot of depth and it is very aesthetically pleasing to look at. It is so special. Thank you for sharing it with us! Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks for your kind words everybody. Kia ora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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