Waka

Waka 3 measuring 600mm long this piece was turned between centers on 2 axis to form the hull and keel Remounted with hot melt glue then 12 bowls were turned overlapping to form the ribs of the canoe .About 4 kg of lead were required to balance the piece
Made from Kauri the internal texture was then applied with a pyrography machine in a koru pattern .
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This piece has just been entered into the artistic category at the kawerau wood skills competition next weekend

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