Roimata Toroa, Purapura Whetū

Date1993Reference NumberArt 21-154DescriptionRoimata Toroa; the tears of the albatross.
Purapura Whetū; myriad of stars.
This panel depicts the tears for those who have fallen during the first and second world wars and the many battles around Aotearoa. The myriad of stars that shine down from the heavens represent those numbers who have passed on.

Roimata Toroa; he roi o te manu toroa.
Purapura Whetū; tini whetū.
E tūtohu ana tēnei tukutuku i ngā roimata i heke ki a rātou i hinga mai i ngā pakanga nui e rua o te ao me Aotearoa hoki. He tini whetū ki te rangi, he aituā ki te whenua.

See also: Photo 03-081FormatMixed mediaPhysical Description780mm x 560mm x 25mmCreatorBorell, WainaBorell, Roimata

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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.CopyrightBorell, Waina|Borell, RoimataAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Art 21-154

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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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