This site was set up to raise money for Paul Waru as he was diagnosed with terminal cancer . All of the proceeds went towards funeral cost and the success of this site was all thanks to the love and support of all the friends and family so from the Waru Whanau and I (Ben Bennett) this couldn't have happend without you and for that we are forever greatful, THANK YOU






Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Inside Painted 'Snuff' Bottle











Donated by Elizabeth Munday




Inside hand painted snuff bottles originated in the Qing Dynasty, China. They are painted while manipulating the brush through the neck and also in reverse

Exquisite 7 Piece Tea Set











Donated by Elizabeth Munday

Green Sailor Scarf



Knitted by Sy Ford
Donated by Sy Ford

Mauve Sailor Scarf



Knitted by Sy Ford
Donated by Sy Ford

Stripped Sailor Scarf



Knitted by Sy Ford
Donated by Sy Ford

Grey Sailor Scarf



Knitted by Sy Ford
Donated by Sy Ford

Wellington Portrait



Hotel Street. George. Corner of Willis St. Boulcott St 1858

Donated by Richard Benson
Artist W Hatton

Poi Piu



Artist Karl Rangikawhiti Leonard
Donated by Karl Rangikawhiti Leonard

Driftwood Coffee Table











Artist Simon Reach & Ben Bennett
Donated by Simon Reach

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Inanga Manaia







Toku Patangata
Made of Kanuka Wood with Inanga Pounamu and a
Manaia Hand Carved in Wood with Paua Eye Inlay

Artist Tony Richardson
Donated By Tony Richardson & Tania Maguire