A close-up view of a poupou, a Maori carved figure, made from a totara trunk, showcasing intricate patterns and designs representing mahinga kai and Ngāi Tahu-Waitaha ancestors against a blue sky.

“The poupou is the work of Christchurch master carver Riki Manuel and was created from a totara trunk given by a West Coast farmer. The main theme of the poupou is mahinga kai (food resources). It also depicts tipuna (ancestors) of the Ng?i Tahu-Waitaha people”. Source: Christchurch Library

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  1. Fabrizio - ikol22 avatar

    This sculpture it’s very fascinating !

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