CARVING WITH OAMARU STONE
CARVING WITH OAMARU STONE
The stone we use is Oamaru stone — also commonly known as Limestone. We use this particular stone because it can be readily shaped, Oamaru stone is a favourite material for stone carvers and sculptors in New Zealand.
The stone we use is Oamaru stone — also commonly known as Limestone. We use this particular stone because it can be readily shaped, Oamaru stone is a favourite material for stone carvers and sculptors in New Zealand.
The making of a memorial
BABY MANAIA (GUARDIAN)
Here you can view the process of making this beautiful memorial and read the story and inspiration behind the design.
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After a couple of visits from Auckland, this lovely couple brought their own Maori design to me. They had been to other places but wanted a memorial that was produced by someone local using a natural material.
They also requested a frame from the same material (Oamaru limestone) to which I added some Maori design based on Dad's Ta Moko.
A wonderful relationship developed which will culminate in a Manaia sculpture for their home based on their design.
Brett Keno
New Zealand Stone Carving Artist and Sculptor