Te Rā: The Māori Sail

22 October 2023

Contributor's note: "Exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū from 8 July to 23 October 2023. "Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū welcomes Te Rā, the only known customary Māori sail in existence. Woven from harakeke more than 200 years ago, and held in storage for many years at the British Museum, the homecoming of this taonga is a deeply significant moment for all New Zealanders. Revealing complex weaving technologies, Te Rā is a symbol of Māori skill, innovation and adaptation, and the importance of voyaging in Māori culture. This exhibition presents an opportunity for all New Zealanders to grow their understanding of this important part of our nation’s cultural heritage. A partnership project between Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum."

Creator: Donna Robertson

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - West

Contributor: Donna Robertson

Source: Entry in the 2023 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH23-DW-171341

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