Wooden Bowl by Mark Russell - Rimu No425 queenstown artist A manaia figure is carved

A manaia figure is carved into the handle as a protective guardian

(Tū of the angry face) is the primary god (atua) of war and human activities such as hunting

plant debris is washed into the cave

Wood grain varies between boxes

NZ native timber

Wooden Bowl by Mark Russell - Rimu No425 queenstown artist A manaia figure is carvedMark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the NZ Rimu tree. All bowls have a high quality oil finish. They are food safe, so can be used for food or alternatively can be displayed as an art piece. Mark's creations are from a selection of NZ native timbers and NZ grown exotic timbers and sometimes even select native driftwood. 17cm across 4cm high