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Ahaura Carvings


On our way to Reefton recently we passed through the small town of Ahaura which is about 40 minutes from Greymouth. It is literally a very small town which has houses, a pub and I think a local store from memory. I stopped to take a photo of this tiny cottage which has alot of Maori and Pasifika carvings outside it. I'm not sure who owns it but it sure is unique.

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roentare said…
These carvings look very stylish!
22 August 2023 at 17:26
gz said…
Work to be justifiably proud of
22 August 2023 at 18:34
Klara said…
Interesting find.
22 August 2023 at 19:10
Graham Edwards said…
Unusual but interesting.
22 August 2023 at 19:33
local alien said…
An interesting house. Another fascinating photo
22 August 2023 at 19:34
s.c said…
And although it's made of wood, it does feel more like a small stone building. Funny.
22 August 2023 at 21:26
Tigger's Mum said…
Such a small building - the clock (and style) makes me wonder if it might once have been the local post office.
23 August 2023 at 00:07
Bill said…
What a wonderful find, the carvings look interesting and unique.
23 August 2023 at 06:12
Tom said…
..we saw similar cravings in Hawaii.
23 August 2023 at 11:17
Pisi Prkl said…
Interesting wood carvings. I would like to have one.
23 August 2023 at 14:37
Villrose said…
Nice! Think I would have stopped by.
24 August 2023 at 03:06
DawnTreader said…
Quite an exhibition. Do you know if they're there permanently, and if the collection keeps growing??
24 August 2023 at 06:28
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
It's a sweet cottage and great carvings, wonderful photo catch. I like knowing I'm not the only one who takes pictures of interesting private homes and gardens that we see. I never see anybody to ask if it's OK, but I always assume they wouldn't live in sweet, unique homes if they didn't want to be noticed!
24 August 2023 at 07:41
William Kendall said…
I like the look of the place.
27 August 2023 at 21:30
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