Kaokao

Date1993Reference NumberArt 21-164DescriptionKaokao; the warrior stance.
This pattern represents and acknowledges the bravery of those who died on both sides, during the battles of Pukehinahina (Gate Pā) and Te Ranga. These events occurred on 29 April and 21 June 1864, when local Māori fought with their allies, to defend their whenua (homelands) against the British invasion.

Kaokao; te tūnga toa.
E whakamaumahara ana tēnei tūāhua i te toa a rātou i hinga ki ngā pakanga o Pukehinahina me Te Ranga. I tū ēnei riri i te 29 o Aperira me te 21 o Hune, 1864, nō te Māori i pakanga ki ā rātou haumi taha, ki te pupuri i ō rātou whenua i te urutomonga o te Karauna.

See also: Photo 03-112FormatMixed mediaPhysical Description780mm x 560mm x 25mmCreatorO'Brien, KatarainaGray, Rawinia

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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 applies.CopyrightO'Brien, Kataraina|Gray, RawiniaAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Art 21-164

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Part of Artwork SeriesTukutuku Collection

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