Marama o te ngakau - Light of heart
Dear friend, Kia Ora
This simple Taonga is named Marama o te ngakau which means Light of heart. It is part of the Morning Dew series. It is made from Kopukopu pounamu and jasper.
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 leads to life. 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.
The tomairaki shape contains an inlay of jasper at the top with a thin line of brass in-between. This represents that there is a great mystery above our material world. The lines on the carving symbolises a river of living water. It takes a vast collection of dew to form a river. Therefore, this shows us our connection to the vast tapestry of life.
Tomairaki such as this make a wonderful touch stone as their tactile surface is comforting to rub. Over time, when used in this way, the oils transferred onto this stone will gradually deepen the sheen, complexion, and lustre of this piece.
Dear friend, Kia Ora
This simple Taonga is named Marama o te ngakau which means Light of heart. It is part of the Morning Dew series. It is made from Kopukopu pounamu and jasper.
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 leads to life. 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.
The tomairaki shape contains an inlay of jasper at the top with a thin line of brass in-between. This represents that there is a great mystery above our material world. The lines on the carving symbolises a river of living water. It takes a vast collection of dew to form a river. Therefore, this shows us our connection to the vast tapestry of life.
Tomairaki such as this make a wonderful touch stone as their tactile surface is comforting to rub. Over time, when used in this way, the oils transferred onto this stone will gradually deepen the sheen, complexion, and lustre of this piece.
Dear friend, Kia Ora
This simple Taonga is named Marama o te ngakau which means Light of heart. It is part of the Morning Dew series. It is made from Kopukopu pounamu and jasper.
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 leads to life. 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.
The tomairaki shape contains an inlay of jasper at the top with a thin line of brass in-between. This represents that there is a great mystery above our material world. The lines on the carving symbolises a river of living water. It takes a vast collection of dew to form a river. Therefore, this shows us our connection to the vast tapestry of life.
Tomairaki such as this make a wonderful touch stone as their tactile surface is comforting to rub. Over time, when used in this way, the oils transferred onto this stone will gradually deepen the sheen, complexion, and lustre of this piece.
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
Database Reference: 100-736
