Ngā Kuia – The Grandmother

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Quality Fine Art Print – Soft White Etching Decor

I was surrounded by Kuia growing up. Beautiful, maternal, caring individuals who had experienced much pain and much joy. These elderly wāhine had a story for every line etched on their faces. Sun weathered, peering eyes would strip you apart, exposing truths and lies, wrapping you in a big hug. Laughing and loving with their loud voices, oversized shirts, and hard-working hands. I hold great respect for these family women, always settling disputes, cooking for large amounts of people, seeing everywhere at once. Greatly respected and adored in their families.

This print comes with a postcard-sized explanation card.

20% of all profits from my prints sold go to Trust Teina, a charitable trust run by Debbie and Pio Terei. Their vision and mission is “The Ultimate Koha” – Giving to save Māori and Pasifika lives through increasing the blood, bone marrow and organ donor registers in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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