Waharua Kōpito

Date1993Reference NumberArt 21-158DescriptionWaharua Kōpito; umbilical cord.
This panel celebrates the importance of women and childbirth. It also depicts courage and commitment. In this instance, the Waharua represents the navel or umbilical cord, which is also known as Whenua. According to Māori tradition, the umbilical cord should be returned to the whenua (land), following the birth of a child.

Waharua Kōpito; whānautanga.
E whakatairanga ana tēnei tukutuku i te hirahira o te wahine me te whakawhānau tamariki. He tohu manawanui, manawa piharau hoki. Ko Waharua te iho tāngaengae i kōnei, he whenua rānei ki ētahi. E ai ki te tikanga Māori, me whakahoki te iho ki te whenua i te whānautanga mai.

See also: Photo 03-091FormatMixed mediaPhysical Description780mm x 560mm x 25mmCreatorBush, EranaBorell, Waina

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RoomClimate controlled room - offsite

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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.CopyrightBush, Erana|Borell, WainaAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Art 21-158

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Part of Artwork SeriesTukutuku Collection

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Production NotesFit for production if handled with care

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