Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Kowhaiwhai Design (Green and Black) 20cm whale Mark Russell (woodturner) created this

Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the NZ Kauri tree

making each one unique

Low fire glaze will fire into glass using a very careful firing process aided by a 'proprietary formular' of frits and additives to promote compatibility

The chin area is called 'Warunga' and shows family links and history

39cm x 8cm x 6cm

Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Kowhaiwhai Design (Green and Black) 20cm whale Mark Russell (woodturner) created thisGlass Platter Original design by Maori Boy Glassware a modern interpretation of traditional NZ kiwi & Maori design. Each piece is designed to be a work of art, while still being functional and robust enough to be used day to day. 20cm x 20cm About Kowhaiwhai Design: A kowhaiwhai is a Maori pattern that symbolises life or a story from life. It can also tell what tribe that person is from. The woven panels in a marae are a typical example of kowhaiwhai.