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Poutama

Artwork Information

This painting, on unstretched canvas by Toi Te Rito Maihi explores the various designs and patterns found within raranga or weaving. By using bold colour and design it pays tribute to the knowledge and practice of customary Maori weaving, with the blades of the harakeke flax plant as the central motif.

Iwi/Ethnicity
Ngāpuhi/MāoriNgāti Kahu/MāoriNgāti Rangi/MāoriNgāti Kauwhata/Māori
Title
Poutama
Production Date
1986
Medium
acrylic on un-stretched canvas
Dimensions
2400 x 1000 mm
Credit Line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2016
Accession No
2016/20/1
Copyright
Copying restrictions apply
Department
New Zealand Art
Display Status
Not on display

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Tāniko

Date unknown

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Harakeke VII Te-Waiata o te 'Harakeke/Korari, Matauri Bay'

Harakeke VII Te-Waiata o te 'Harakeke/Korari, Matauri Bay'

1990

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Poutama

Poutama

1986

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