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Kati Mamoe, Kai Tahu, Ngati Apa Ki Te Ra To, Ngati Porou
'Tekoteko'
2006
Bronze
Fayne was raised in Hokitika on the west coast of the South Island. He graduated from the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rotorua in 1984. Fayne has been trained in ancient traditional wananga (Maori values, beliefs and laws) and developed his own contemporary style. Fayne has contributed to carving in eight wharenui (meeting houses) in the North and South Islands. Te Papa own three of his works in their collections.
Tekoteko is a Māori language term for a carved human form (either the whole body or head), freestanding or attached to the gable of a whare (house). Tekoteko are often carved in a defiant stance with a protruding tongue, and holding a mere or taiaha, to ward off intruders.
Fayne’s Tekoteko has been kindly loaned to St Paul’s Collegiate School from David Hill’s Hawkline Collection.
David is a Collegian of St Paul’s Collegiate School (Hamilton/Williams 1964 - 1968).
Location: Lander Centre (Hamilton Campus)
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