Matakite Sculpture

Amie Redpath | Matakite – The Seer’s Vision in Stone

Ngāi Tahu artist Amie Redpath gives physical form to the sacred Māori concept of the Matakite – the visionary seer who perceives beyond ordinary reality – in this extraordinary sculptural work. Measuring 360 x 270 x 270mm (16kg) and crafted from andesite, sandstone and luminous pounamu, this piece embodies the spiritual bridge between ancestral wisdom and contemporary artistry.

Understanding the Matakite

In Māori tradition, a Matakite possesses:

• The gift of mātauranga (knowledge)
• Ability to see into past and future realms
• Connection to wairua (spiritual) dimensions
• Role as mediator between physical and spiritual worlds

Artistic Interpretation
Amie's masterwork captures this profound concept through:
✓ Glowing pounamu eyes representing spiritual insight
✓ Tā moko-inspired facial carvings linking to ancestral knowledge systems
✓ Strategic material selection:

Andesite – strength of tradition
Sandstone – earthly foundation
Pounamu – spiritual connection

Technical Mastery

• Precision stone-on-stone construction
• Perfect equilibrium between rough and polished surfaces
• Substantial 16kg presence for grounding energy
• Museum-quality craftsmanship

For Serious Collectors Seeking:

• Culturally significant contemporary  indigenous art
• Pieces with layered spiritual and artistic meaning
• Works by established Māori artists with strong provenance

Collection Details

• Includes artist-signed documentation
• Certificate of authenticity
• Premium display-ready presentation

Dimensions: 360mm (H) x 270mm (W) x 270mm (D) | Weight: 16kg
Materials: Andesite, sandstone, pounamu (New Zealand greenstone)

A transcendent piece that commands presence while inspiring contemplation – this is ancestral wisdom made tangible for the modern collector.