Aritahi, Straight Grained by Nikau Hindin

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Aritahi, Straight Grained

Artist

Nikau Hindin
Production Date

2023
Medium

ngārahu and kōkōwai on aute, kākaho and rattan frame with tānekaha dyed aute tail with muka aho
Size

370 x 300 mm
Credit

Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 2026
Department

New Zealand Art
Classification

Object
Collection

Chartwell

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