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MAHUIKA - The Maori Goddess of Fire (2012).

Mahuika is a Māori fire deity. Generally, Mahuika is female. In some versions, she is the younger sister of Hine-nui-te-pō, Goddess of the Night and the Underworld. It was from her that Māui (in some versions he is her grandson) obtained the secret of making fire. In some versions, Mahuika is stunningly beautiful, and in others she is an old woman. The more interesting versions though describe her as beautiful when she’s happy and a hag when she’s angry. Enjoy peoples. :)
This was drawn on A3 paper, black fine tip pen, black marker, and black copic marker (C-10) for the dark background only.

Mahuika - Maori Goddess of Fire  (close up).

Mahuika - Maori Goddess of Fire (close up).

Photo 1 used for Mahuika (Swirling flame study).

Photo 1 used for Mahuika (Swirling flame study).

Photo 2 used for Mahuika (Spiraling flame study).

Photo 2 used for Mahuika (Spiraling flame study).

Photo 3 used for Mahuika (Fire dance pose concept).

Photo 3 used for Mahuika (Fire dance pose concept).

MAHUIKA - The Maori Goddess of Fire (2012).

MAHUIKA - The Maori Goddess of Fire (2012).