Mangatawa

Date2010Reference NumberArt 21-170DescriptionInformation accompanying artwork; "Mangatawa represents the local Maori legend of the three whales. Mangatawa is the mother whale, also a place near Papamoa, a hill in the shape of a whale, sacred to Nga Potiki and quarried for ballast to build roads and wharves in the Tauranga area from 1950's - 1980's. The Pohutukawa tree shown in the painting, once stood at the burial site of the head of Nga Potiki Ariki (chief) Tamapahore. This was at the northernmost point, which was the head of the whale. This tree was removed along with tonnes of rock, changing the land's form forever. The three men with hammers are very different from how this place was quarried in reality. Machines and dynamite were used, often by local Maori who had no choice during tough times in the 50's and 60's in NZ. Karakia (prayer) was said for those buried over past centuries on this site before each day's work begun. Bones were removed as often as possible, but many remain in the local wharf and roads today".

See also: From the archives: Mangatawa by Bryce Brown, 23 December 2017. FormatAcrylic paintingPhysical Description76mm x 101mmCreatorBrown, Bryce

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MaungaMangatawaMoanaTe Tāhuna o RangatauaAwaWaitaoWakaMātaatuaIwiNgāi Te RangiHapūNgā Pōtiki

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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.CopyrightBrown, BryceCopyright Holder Contact Detailsinfo@brycebrownart.comAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Art 21-170

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