Nihoniho

Date1993Reference NumberArt 21-165DescriptionNihoniho; the teeth pattern.
The Nihoniho or teeth pattern is used here to show the many branches of the Māori Women's Welfare League across Aotearoa. In this instance, the white pattern in the centre, pertains to the Tainui region, and the yellow pattern on both sides, depicts the many peka (branches) in this region, of which the Matua Māori Women’s Welfare League in Tauranga, is one.

Nihoniho; ngā peka huhua o te Rōpū Wahine Māori Toko i te Ora.
Ka tohu te Nihoniho i ngā peka maha o te Rōpū Wahine Māori Toko i te Ora i Aotearoa nei. I kōnei, ka hāngai te pito mā ki tā Tainui rohe me ōna peka maha, ā, ko ngā taha kōwhai e rua e tohu ana i ngā peka maha i tēneki rohe, ka mutu ko te Rōpu Wahine Māori Matua Toko i te Ora i Tauranga tētahi.

See also: Photo 03-113FormatMixed mediaPhysical Description780mm x 560mm x 25mmCreatorMurray, MererinaTipene-Clarke, TaiBush, EranaSmith, Te Aouru

Whakapapa

WakaTainuiIwiTainui

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.CopyrightMurray, Mererina|Tipene-Clarke, Tai|Bush, Erana|Smith, Te AouruAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Art 21-165

Relates To

Part of Artwork SeriesTukutuku Collection

Conservation

Production NotesFit for production if handled with care

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