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How To Draw Polynesian Designs
Kia ora whānau, If you’re passionate about drawing Polynesian designs, like I was growing up, I’ve got something special for you! I’ve...
Sam Mangakahia
Jan 271 min read
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"The Art of Collecting: Exploring the World of Custom Guitar Art"
If you're a guitar enthusiast, you may be aware that guitars are not just musical instruments, but can also be considered as works of...
Sam Mangakahia
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Uncover Your Roots
Family history is an essential aspect of our lives that often goes overlooked. Our ancestors have shaped who we are, and it is important...
Sam Mangakahia
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Culture Is Not There For Us We Are There For It
The statement "Culture is there for us, we are not there for it" highlights an important aspect of how culture should be viewed and...
Sam Mangakahia
Mar 25, 20232 min read
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VIKING BLOOD #19
This Guitar was done for Katie, a close family friend of ours. She wanted her story carved to represent her deep love for her family, the...
Sam Mangakahia
Feb 16, 20231 min read
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I'm gifting you a piece of my art to start and encourage you on your cultural journey!
Kia Ora, Thank you for subscribing to my website. I aim to share with you what I discover on my creative journey in hopes that It will...
Sam Mangakahia
Oct 18, 20222 min read
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2022 Plans
Kia Ora, Whanau. Wow, 2021 went like a flash! So, the question is, what are you going to do differently this year? To really answer that...
Sam Mangakahia
Jan 2, 20222 min read
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"Why the heck do you carve guitars and ukuleles, won't that wreck the sound?"
Over the years while I have been doing this ukulele and guitar carving thing many people have asked "Wont the guitar or the ukulele get...
Sam Mangakahia
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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How Did My Journey In Māori Art Begin?
This post is brief look into how my journey began. I had to find a way to learn about my culture despite growing up in Australia. Through...
Sam Mangakahia
Mar 30, 20214 min read
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"Why don't you do tattoos?"
I've been asked "Why don't you do tattoos" many times before. In this brief blog entry I would love to share my honest opinion about why...
Sam Mangakahia
Mar 22, 20213 min read
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Are Blogs Still Alive?
Kia Ora! Wassup my peeps. I'm bringing back to life my website and I really want to know, is blogging is still alive? I want to test that...
Sam Mangakahia
Mar 9, 20211 min read
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