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Aho - to shine

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Dear friend, Kia Ora

This simple Taonga is named Aho - to shine. It is a combination of pounamu with a mother of pearl inlay.

It is based on 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 inner 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.

It is made from Douglas Creek pounamu which is one of my favourite stones to work with. The mother of pearl inlay is set in a circle representing a boundary that protects. It is protruding in a way that captures and reflects the light. Hence the name Aho.

Dear friend, Kia Ora

This simple Taonga is named Aho - to shine. It is a combination of pounamu with a mother of pearl inlay.

It is based on 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 inner 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.

It is made from Douglas Creek pounamu which is one of my favourite stones to work with. The mother of pearl inlay is set in a circle representing a boundary that protects. It is protruding in a way that captures and reflects the light. Hence the name Aho.

This carving comes with a certificate of authenticity. I hope you like the carving enjoy the meaning expressed within this creation.

I wish you and your whānau the deepest blessings.

Arohanui

Andrew Doughty

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