Aired Thursday August 11, 11:30pm - 12:00amon BBC Four

Handmade in the Pacific

Series 1 Episode 3: Pou

Maori master carver Logan Okiwi Shipgood crafts a beautiful 6ft tall `pou' statue from native New Zealand timber. With chainsaws, adzes, and around 30 chisels, Logan gradually reveals the figure of Hene Te Akiri, a Maori warrior princess, as he lovingly chips away at the wood. Inlaid with sacred shells and given a powerful facial tattoo to denote her social rank, the finished statue is finally revealed to the public.

Category
Documentary / Art
Original air date
2018-09-24
Cast and crew
  • Alex BrislandDirector