Tukutuku Panel - Ngā Kete O Te Mātauranga 1993

Date1993Reference NumberPhoto 03-084DescriptionNgā Kete O Te Mātauranga: tukutuku panel, Tauranga Library, by Regan and Marcia Murray. This panel relates to the exploits of Tawhaki, a demigod who possessed supernatural powers. He is believed by some tribes to have ascended to the tenth realm for the gifts of knowledge. Te Kete Tuauri: love, peace and goodness. Te Kete Tuatea: knowledge of traditions, history, whakapapa, waiata, karakia. Te Kete Aronui: knowledge of arts and crafts, war, agriculture, carvings. The Poutama represents Tawhaki's climb, the stars are the Southern Cross, representing the heavens, and the whenua pattern pertains to the land. Donated to the Tauranga Libraries by the Māori Women's Welfare League. . FormatPrintPhysical Descriptioncoloured printSource of AcquisitionMāori Women's Welfare League

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Kaitiakitanga StatementPlease use taonga Māori materials provided by Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries appropriately. This includes being respectful and mindful of the creator/s, as well as the mana and dignity of people, iwi and hapū group/s, and the environmental subjects depicted in the material.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. However, copyright may apply.CopyrightCopyright may apply. Please contact us if you have information regarding the copyright status of this item. AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 03-084

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Part of Photograph CollectionOther imagesPart of Photograph SeriesTauranga's library over the years

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