Maori Ceramic Artists

Seals and the large flightless moa bird were their main prey until moa were hunted to extinction.

Maori ceramic artists.

We also stock zealand s largest range of prints by contemporary maori artists printmakers like shane hansen robyn kahukiwa and steve hikaiti. For a look at historic maori art pieces visit museums like te papa and the auckland museum. Auckland trading hours open 7 days monday to friday 10am 6pm saturday sunday 11am 4pm. With every single item from aotearoa co nz you can be assured of its origin.

Beautiful colourful new zealand made ceramics with a nz or pacific flavour. Our new zealand ceramic artists are a talented bunch. The motifs of māori art in new zealand clearly resemble the decoration on lapita pottery. Online shopping for high quality maori home decor by independent artists and designers from around the world.

In the south island hunting and gathering remained the main mode of survival. However you choose to experience the māori arts you re sure to be intrigued and inspired. Such a beautiful variety of ceramic art designs and colours. Decorate your house with pillows tapestries mugs blankets clocks and more.

In nomad patterns an avant garde series by ceramic artist livia marin traditionally painted teapots cups and bowls appear to melt into patterned puddles. We only offer gifts art souvenirs and crafts sourced directly from new zealand or south pacific talent. Online gift shop since 1997 proudly supporting local new zealand artists and craftspeople. Many art galleries throughout the country sell work by prominent māori artists and both traditional and modern māori art is sought by collectors worldwide.

Manos nathan is a new zealand ceramicist of te roroa ngāti whātua and ngāpuhidescent on his father s side and greek descent on his mother s. The early settlers lived in small hunting bands. Hope you will find a piece that is just right for that special gift souvenir or a treat for yourself.