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Circle Pe'a
SKU:
300_PEA_CCL
NZ$499.99
NZ$499.99
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Polynesian Inspired Circle Pe'a wooden wall art.
Dimensions W: 298mm, H: 298mm, D: 18mm
Weight: 1.00kg
Material: V-Carved MDF, Coloured Pencil, Black Wood Stain, Spray Varnish, Hanging Wire
Limited to: 13
Your unique limited edition art piece
Roy McDougall makes your exclusive signed art piece
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Your artwork arrives ready to hang.
This Artwork is Not Weatherproof
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The Circle Pe'a Story:
Circle Pe'a is part of the Pe'a Series of artworks.
Pe'a is the Samoan word for the flying fox fruit bat, pe'a, is also the name of the traditional Samoan male tattoo. The tattoo is meant to look as if a bat has wrapped itself around the body, the two lines curving around the ribs represent the ears of the bat. So, combing the two elements of the Pe'a (bat) and Pe'a (tattoo) makes sense. This artwork uses v-bit carved linework to compliment the tattoo-style of Pe'a tattooing and cut the stylised bat image into the wood. The linework is stained black on a plain wood stained background.
Pe'a Tattoo
The Peʻa is the popular name of the traditional male tatau (tattoo) of Samoa, also known as the malofie. It covers the body from the middle of the back to the knees, and consists of heavy black lines, arrows, and dots. The tattoo was originally made of bone or sharpened boar husk into a comb style with serrated teeth shaped like needles. It was then attached to a small patch of sea turtle which was connected to a wooden handle.
In the 1830s, English missionaries attempted to abolish the pe'a by banning it in missionary schools. The purpose of this was to “westernise” the Samoans, but during the time that tattooing was banned, it was still done in secret. Because of this, Samoa is the only Polynesian country that has managed to retain its traditional tattoos in modern times, although it is done to a much lesser extent than it used to be. In present times, the traditional design of Pe'a continues to be a source of sacred cultural heritage, as an act of honour.
Pe'a Flying Fox
In Samoan and Polynesian mythologies, stories, myths, proverbs, and legends are associated with this winged creature. One legend from the island of Savai'i in Samoa is about Nafanua, goddess of war; she was rescued by flying foxes when stranded on an inhospitable island, similar to the goddess, Leutogi.
The Samoan flying fox (Pteropus samoensis) is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji, and Samoa (where it is known as pe'a and pe'a vao). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. The Samoan flying fox is a medium-sized bat weighing about 450 grams with a wingspan of about 0.86 metres. It has a fox-like face with a pointed muzzle, a brown body and wings and the fur on its head and shoulders is a blond silver-gray.
Creating the Pe'a
I created the Pe'a in Auckland, starting with a digital illustration, then bringing the illustration into my CNC Program where I design the cutting paths. From the paths I generate the g-code or CNC cutting code ready for the carving process. The material is loaded on the CNC machine and the piece is carved in around an hour. The carved art piece is then inspected, sanded, coloured, varnished and finally a hanging wire installed.
As you can see to create this sculpted piece there are many processes involved making it a truly special and bespoke item.
Packaging:
The item will be packaged with bubble wrapping inside a cardboard outer box.
Delivery:
The item will be couriered to your chosen destination. Courier and Shipping times TBC
Circle Pe'a is part of the Pe'a Series of artworks.
Pe'a is the Samoan word for the flying fox fruit bat, pe'a, is also the name of the traditional Samoan male tattoo. The tattoo is meant to look as if a bat has wrapped itself around the body, the two lines curving around the ribs represent the ears of the bat. So, combing the two elements of the Pe'a (bat) and Pe'a (tattoo) makes sense. This artwork uses v-bit carved linework to compliment the tattoo-style of Pe'a tattooing and cut the stylised bat image into the wood. The linework is stained black on a plain wood stained background.
Pe'a Tattoo
The Peʻa is the popular name of the traditional male tatau (tattoo) of Samoa, also known as the malofie. It covers the body from the middle of the back to the knees, and consists of heavy black lines, arrows, and dots. The tattoo was originally made of bone or sharpened boar husk into a comb style with serrated teeth shaped like needles. It was then attached to a small patch of sea turtle which was connected to a wooden handle.
In the 1830s, English missionaries attempted to abolish the pe'a by banning it in missionary schools. The purpose of this was to “westernise” the Samoans, but during the time that tattooing was banned, it was still done in secret. Because of this, Samoa is the only Polynesian country that has managed to retain its traditional tattoos in modern times, although it is done to a much lesser extent than it used to be. In present times, the traditional design of Pe'a continues to be a source of sacred cultural heritage, as an act of honour.
Pe'a Flying Fox
In Samoan and Polynesian mythologies, stories, myths, proverbs, and legends are associated with this winged creature. One legend from the island of Savai'i in Samoa is about Nafanua, goddess of war; she was rescued by flying foxes when stranded on an inhospitable island, similar to the goddess, Leutogi.
The Samoan flying fox (Pteropus samoensis) is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji, and Samoa (where it is known as pe'a and pe'a vao). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. The Samoan flying fox is a medium-sized bat weighing about 450 grams with a wingspan of about 0.86 metres. It has a fox-like face with a pointed muzzle, a brown body and wings and the fur on its head and shoulders is a blond silver-gray.
Creating the Pe'a
I created the Pe'a in Auckland, starting with a digital illustration, then bringing the illustration into my CNC Program where I design the cutting paths. From the paths I generate the g-code or CNC cutting code ready for the carving process. The material is loaded on the CNC machine and the piece is carved in around an hour. The carved art piece is then inspected, sanded, coloured, varnished and finally a hanging wire installed.
As you can see to create this sculpted piece there are many processes involved making it a truly special and bespoke item.
Packaging:
The item will be packaged with bubble wrapping inside a cardboard outer box.
Delivery:
The item will be couriered to your chosen destination. Courier and Shipping times TBC