Poutama

Date1993Reference NumberArt 21-167DescriptionPoutama; genealogy connections.
This panel is based on the traditional Poutama element which symbolises education, aspiration and religion. Pou means a pillar and tama a son. This implies a chief or chiefly behaviour. This panel is dedicated to the memory of Mrs Miria Karauria, a past president of the Māori Women's Welfare League. She saw education as the key to a better standard of living for Māori people.

Poutama; hononga whakapapa.
Ka whai tēnei tukutuku i te ara Poutama, hei tohu ako, tūmanako, whakapono hoki. He poutū te pou, he tamaiti te tama. He tohu tēnei i te rangatira, i te whanonga rangatira rānei. He whakamaumahara tēnei tukutuku ki a Miria Karauria, he perēhitini o mua o Te Rōpū Wāhine Toko i te Ora. Ki tāna, he pūnga matua te akoako kia hiki i te nōhanga o te iwi Māori whānui.

See also:

Photo 07-408 - Ani Te Rau Miria (Midge) Karauria c. 1980s

Photo 03-115

FormatMixed mediaPhysical Description780mm x 560mm x 25mmCreatorŌtūmoetai CollegeCurnow, Irene (Hiriwa) Eva

Asset Location

RoomClimate controlled room - offsite

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 StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. However, copyright applies.CopyrightCurnow, Irene (Hiriwa) Eva|Ōtūmoetai CollegeAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Art 21-167

Relates To

Part of Artwork SeriesTukutuku Collection

Conservation

Production NotesFit for production if handled with care

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Source of ContributionLibrary collection

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