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MO TE IWI: Carving for the People
MO TE IWI: Carving for the People

MO TE IWI: CARVING FOR THE PEOPLE

Directed by Robin Greenberg
New Zealand, 2019
Documentary

Synopsis

MO TE IWI: Carving for the People reveals the life of Tohunga Whakairo (Master Carver) Rangi Hetet, one of the last surviving carvers trained in the traditional mode of tuition – and a rare in-depth window into the world of whakairo.

Synopsis

MO TE IWI: Carving for the People reveals the life of Tohunga Whakairo (Master Carver) Rangi Hetet, one of the last surviving carvers trained in the traditional mode of tuition – and a rare in-depth window into the world of whakairo.