Wall hanging Ruru Sculpture
** Please note** This skull is currently only available at Te Uru Art Gallery. If you wish to purchase here it will take 2-3 weeks to make for you.
The Ruru or Morepork owl embodies the concept of guardianship (kaitiakitanga) in a spiritual and cultural sense. As a nocturnal bird with keen senses and a haunting call, the ruru is believed to act as a guardian of the night, watching over both the physical and spiritual realms. Its presence signifies protection and vigilance, offering guidance and wisdom to those attuned to its messages. The ruru's role as a guardian extends beyond the tangible world, encompassing the preservation of ancestral knowledge (mātauranga tūpuna) and the spiritual well-being of the land (whenua). In this way, the ruru symbolizes a profound connection to the natural environment and the responsibilities inherent in stewardship and spiritual guardianship within Māori cosmology.
Just like in nature each skull is hand sculpted and unique created from sketches and studies of this beloved iconic New Zealand Bird. This sculpture has been designed to hang on the wall or can sit pretty on a shelf or ledge. The skulls are not created to scale for obvious reasons.
Length 12cm
** Please note** This skull is currently only available at Te Uru Art Gallery. If you wish to purchase here it will take 2-3 weeks to make for you.
The Ruru or Morepork owl embodies the concept of guardianship (kaitiakitanga) in a spiritual and cultural sense. As a nocturnal bird with keen senses and a haunting call, the ruru is believed to act as a guardian of the night, watching over both the physical and spiritual realms. Its presence signifies protection and vigilance, offering guidance and wisdom to those attuned to its messages. The ruru's role as a guardian extends beyond the tangible world, encompassing the preservation of ancestral knowledge (mātauranga tūpuna) and the spiritual well-being of the land (whenua). In this way, the ruru symbolizes a profound connection to the natural environment and the responsibilities inherent in stewardship and spiritual guardianship within Māori cosmology.
Just like in nature each skull is hand sculpted and unique created from sketches and studies of this beloved iconic New Zealand Bird. This sculpture has been designed to hang on the wall or can sit pretty on a shelf or ledge. The skulls are not created to scale for obvious reasons.
Length 12cm
** Please note** This skull is currently only available at Te Uru Art Gallery. If you wish to purchase here it will take 2-3 weeks to make for you.
The Ruru or Morepork owl embodies the concept of guardianship (kaitiakitanga) in a spiritual and cultural sense. As a nocturnal bird with keen senses and a haunting call, the ruru is believed to act as a guardian of the night, watching over both the physical and spiritual realms. Its presence signifies protection and vigilance, offering guidance and wisdom to those attuned to its messages. The ruru's role as a guardian extends beyond the tangible world, encompassing the preservation of ancestral knowledge (mātauranga tūpuna) and the spiritual well-being of the land (whenua). In this way, the ruru symbolizes a profound connection to the natural environment and the responsibilities inherent in stewardship and spiritual guardianship within Māori cosmology.
Just like in nature each skull is hand sculpted and unique created from sketches and studies of this beloved iconic New Zealand Bird. This sculpture has been designed to hang on the wall or can sit pretty on a shelf or ledge. The skulls are not created to scale for obvious reasons.
Length 12cm