LEWIS TAMIHANA GARDINER (Kingdom of Tonga / New Zealand, born 1972). Ko Au, Ko Te Arawa (I am the Shark), Hand carved stone. This wahaika (weapon form) shows the connection between man and his environment, in this case man and Mangopare (Hammerhead Shark). Adquired in 2014 at "Spirit Wrestler Gallery" (Vancouver, BC). - 5 h x 14 w x 1 d inches; Sculpture: 5 h x 14 w x 1 d inches; Base: 10 h x 4 w x 11 d inches Estimate $250-350
