Motifs of Nukutere
$289.00
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$289.00
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Motifs of Nukutere
$289.00
Sale price
$289.00
Regular price
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Description
Michael Tavioni is a Cook Islands cultural icon. Born in 1947, he frequently serves as an advisor to Government and the Aronga Mana (Traditional Leaders) on cultural, social & economic issues. Courtesy ESCAPE Magazine
Tavioni is often 
described as ‘Master Carver’ and possesses the rare ability to construct & complete a traditional, ocean going outrigger canoe within a single day.
His extensive traditional knowledge encompasses all areas of Cook Islands life, a veritable living encyclopedia of cultural data. Poet, painter, tattoo artist, stone, wood & bone carver, author & social commentator, Tavioni’s role within the pacific art community is acknowledged from New Zealand through to Hawaii.
Care
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Design
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