Moa Arts

Handle Bag Art Centre notes:  The bag is made of natural raffia & seagrass chord. It is made using a traditional ‘one twist’ method. It has a thick plaited strap. The strap is closed at the end.

Migi Bag Paula Savage is a master weaver and utilises a myriad of locally sourced and commercial materials to create her pieces. These include raffia, cotton, jute, seagrass chord and ghostnet, seeds and shells washed up on the beach close to Kubin Village on Moa Island. Paula uses the traditional Read more…

Malpalau Kisai Malpalau Kisai, the shinning full moon in the night sky.

Boldness Flow Boldness flow identifies a unique appearance to describe itself as a flow that travels endlessly, being strong, vivid and has it’s quality.

Soft Shell – 6/6 This print is about how many soft shells that gets washed up on our beach up all year round.

Athiew Marriel – 2 Athiew Marriel reflects on the spirits of our totems. This identifies each tribe’s totem that represents them. We give thanks to them when we hunt and gather food. We also give thanks to protect them and country from foreign and domestic intruders. This is how our ancestors survived, Read more…

Kulba Sabi (Old Lore) Each and every kinship group is headed by a leader who has the status of an elder, and plays a very important role within his traditional society and community.   His has the authority gained through his own personal achievements and his birth right as a Read more…

Athiew Mariel 5 This print illustrates the shadow of our Totems, that are still with us. The shadow images reflect on our past, that they were once legends in our society before we were discovered. This image also identified us that which tribe we’re from and which clan we represent. Read more…

Athiew Mariel 4 This print illustrates the shadow of our Totems, that are still with us. The shadow images reflect on our past, that they were once legends in our society before we were discovered. This image also identified us that which tribe we’re from and which clan we represent. Read more…

The Land Speaks 6 of 6 The land speaks through nature. Seasonal changes we are foretold through surrounding environment, colour density. Art Centre notes: Image size: 60 x 80cm. Paper size: 80 x 100cm .The artwork is a ‘pochoir’ print, or monoprint, printed on BFK Rives paper (100% cotton rag with strong Read more…