Carving depicting the story of Takurua

Date1988 to 1989Reference NumberPhoto 20-439DescriptionCarving depicting the story of Takurua. It was carved by Tauranga Boys' College students. This carving is in the Takurua wharenui at Poutūterangi marae, Te Puna. The carving shows Takurua holding a bailer that he found in the canoe at Te Tāhuna o Waikaraka. The 2 men pursuing him with taiaha are Te Hotu and Te Wheke from Te Whānau a Tauwhao. Image was not used in the Aku Taumata Korero - Ngā marae me ngā iwi o te moana o Tauranga book published in 1989. FormatPositivePhysical DescriptionPostive film image inside 50x50mm plastic slide film mount framePhotographer/CreatorBurch, Brad, 1948-2010 Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

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Whakapapa

MaungaMauaoMoanaTaurangaWakaTākitimuIwiNgāti RanginuiHapūPirirākauMaraePoututerangi

Location

LocationPoututerangi marae, Te Puna, Tauranga

Asset Location

RoomClimate controlled room - offsite Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

Usage

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 StatusAukati Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

RestrictionsPartial Cultural/Ethical restrictions apply. To request a copy or enquire on re-using this image please contact the Heritage and Research team at research@tauranga.govt.nz Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

CopyrightTauranga City Libraries Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 20-439

Relates To

PlacesPoututerangi maraePart of Photograph SeriesĀku Taumata Kōrero (1989) photograph collection

Conservation

Production NotesFit for production

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Carving depicting the story of Takurua

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