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Nau Mai Haere Mai.
Welcome to Iwi Art online.
Iwi Art’s mission is to be a successful Maori art exhibition, retail and wholesale business.
In doing so, Iwi Art also aims to remain true to the wishes of our Maori ancestors that the taonga of traditional design be nurtured and protected. Iwi Art is committed to supporting the ongoing production of traditional design through:
- sensitive selling methods;
- appropriate exhibition of artwork;
- ongoing commitment to the replanting of native trees;
- observing Kaitahu kaitiakitanga of pounamu; and
- working closely with and supporting Maori artists who continue to create and innovate within the styles bequeathed by our ancestors.
Kia u ki te wairua o Toi - hold on to the creative spirit.
Feature Artist
Anthony Jenner
Tauranga Moana
Anthony spent most of his life in Tauranga and now resides in Rotorua. He started carving Pounamu around 2000 and was taught by fellow greenstone carver Peter Akker whom he currently works with. Inspired by the works of others such as Kerry Thompson and Charles Wilson, Anthony’s work is based on traditional designs which often include contemporary elements.
