Clinton Hewett’s Cook Islands Art collection is a celebration of the vibrant culture and breathtaking beauty of the Cook Islands. Each artwork in this collection is a testament to Clinton’s passion for his heritage and his skill in capturing the essence of Pacific life. The vivid colors, intricate patterns, and compelling narratives showcased in these pieces transport viewers to the heart of the Cook Islands.
Ideal for art lovers who appreciate cultural depth, these artworks offer a unique blend of traditional motifs and contemporary artistic expression.
Explore this collection to discover pieces that not only serve as stunning visual additions to your home or office but also hold a deeper cultural significance, reflecting the soul of the Pacific in every brushstroke.
Ripo of Manuae
$2,500.00
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Manuae lies approx. 40 miles away from the island of Aitutaki and in the days of our ancestors, it was frequented by Aitutaki fishing expeditions...
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Ruatapu arrives
$2,500.00
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Ruatapu was the son of paramount chief or Ariki, Uanuku Rakeiora of Taputapuatea (Raiatea). As a master navigator he sailed to many pacific islands, notably...
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Castaway Princesses
$3,900.00 – Sold out
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A more recent story. The sandalwood trader The Cumberland led by Capt. Goodenough arrived in Rarotonga in search of mythical sandalwood forests, instead they only...
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Marouna’s Recruitment
$1,800.00
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The story of Marouna is one of the most important accounts of an historic rescue of the people of Aitutaki. Born in Rarotonga Marouna was...
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Tangaroa i te titi, Tangaroa i te tata!
$2,800.00 – Sold out
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Ru, ancestor and navigator of the first arrival of people to Aitutaki was aided by four to five of his brothers. Originally tasked by local...
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Otaua e Hikaroa
$2,500.00
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In the world of cultural oral history there are many successful unions as well as the tragic love story. The story of Otaua and Hikaroa...
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Taruia e tana vaka tuteretere
$1,200.00
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Taruia, a descendant of Te Erui, was an Ariki (king) at the time of Ruatapu’s arrival. Ruatapu who was the son of the paramount chief...
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Te Totou - The Prophecy of Ae-te-Vananga
$1,200.00
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Ae-te-Vananga was an ancient ancestor (Tupuna) of the Monga kopu tangata of Ureia. It would only appear to one of its descendants in the dead...
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A Paoa for Peace | Nukunoni
$3,500.00
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After a series of unfortunate and provocative occurrences, between the village of Vaipae-pae-o-Pau and Nukunoni that began with a wife of a Vaipae villager claiming...
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Te Are Karioi
$3,500.00
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Raui te pare Kauiti, held knowledge of Maori medicine and healing, had also been previously expelled from his village. Raui decided to take on the...
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