Tukaokao, Tuti, 1929-2001, (Person)

SummaryNgati Ranginui and Te Arawa, Ngāi Tamarāwaho and Ngāti Hangarau. Also known as Tony Tukaokao. Master Carver. Appointed as the foundation carvers for the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua in 1966. Carved at least 26 meeting houses, four waka taua and many other commissioned carvings for civic and educational facilities

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Tuti Tukaokao in 1987. Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 99-675

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AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries, Tukaokao, Tuti, 1929-2001, (Person)

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First Name(s)Tuti SurnameTukaokaoDate of Birth29 September 1929Place of BirthJudea, TaurangaDate of Death6 June 2001OccupationMaster Carver

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AuthorTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City LibrariesType of ContributionLibrary authorityTaxonomyStories | People

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Tukaokao, Tuti, 1929-2001, (Person)