Fumio Noguchi

Fumio is a Japanese bone carver who has lived and worked in Nelson since 2000. Born in Japan in 1964, he worked as a journalist before immigrating to New Zealand in 1999.

Fumio studied under Dave Paki in Christchurch and produces contemporary-style Māori bone carvings. He also carves traditional Japanese pieces such as Netsuke (miniature sculptures worn on kimono). Some of his works combine Māori and Japanese influences, making them truly unique.