Tūmanako Sam Broad 55mm W x 46mm H

55mm W x 46mm H on an adjustable waxed

'she did it anyway because she is brave'

115mm H x 140mm W x 100mm D

Blossom caps made by New Zealand jeweller

140mm H x 130mm W x 30mm D on a 270mm plaited cord

Tūmanako Sam Broad 55mm W x 46mm HTmanako Hope Woven harakeke wall sculpture using the takitahi pattern (one over, one under) Approximately 300mm H x 250mm Widest After arriving in New Zealand from Switzerland and being introduced to Maori culture and art Maria McLean was fascinated by flax weaving. She learnt the basic weaving technique from her teacher Richard Kereopa. She then studied for two years under Melata Bennett at Te Wananga o Aotearoa Rotorua. Her skills further developed