Poupou - Kurungaituku, T. Kapua, T.M. Tahuriorangi, R. Haua

Tony Kapua (Ngāti Whakaue o Te Arawa)
Te Mataa-i-kutua Tahuriorangi (Ngāti Pikiao o Te Arawa)
Red Haua (Ngāti Porou)

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This poupou represents Kurungaituku a mythical bird woman of Te Arawa legend. Kurungaituku embodies the power and sacredness of women.

Photographs in this collection were taken between 1995 and 2004. Some works of art may have been moved, altered, or destroyed (such as the painting over of murals) since this archive was formally created in 2004.

Wellington City Libraries wishes to thank Maribeth S. Coleman for the donation of ‘Public Art and Publically Accessible Art’.

Maribeth Coleman’s photographs and index remain under Copyright but are shared here on a Creative Commons basis. The creative works depicted here often contain cultural references and significance. We ask that users respect the mana and dignity of the works, artists and communities represented, in addition to any applications of Copyright. For further information see the Collection Guideline.