Robyn Kahukiwa and Roma Potiki: Oriori: a Maori Child Is ..., Wellington in Wellington, Wellington for sale

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An oriori is a chant, song or lullaby composed for young children by their parents or extended family. It tells of the child's origins and is intended to honour the child and encourage it to continue on its path in life. Striking visual imagery in the form of 20 paintings by Robyn Kahukiwa are accompanied by Roma Potiki's text which explores related ideas and n Kahukiwa is one of New Zealand's best known and most respected artists. She has exhibited widely in New Zealand and overseas to great acclaim. Her powerful artwork has illustrated a variety of books for both adults and children, many of which have gained Potiki is one of New Zealand's most exciting poets. Her work appears in many anthologies. Both lyrical and challenging, her writing captures much of what it means to be a Maori woman in the modern world. About the AuthorRobyn Kahukiwa is one of New Zealand's best known and most respected artists. She has exhibited widely in New Zealand and overseas to great acclaim. Her powerful artwork has illustrated a variety of books for both adults and children, many of which have gained Potiki is one of New Zealand's most exciting poets. Her work appears in many anthologies. Both lyrical and challenging, her writing captures much of what it means to be a Maori woman in the modern world. 108 pages
Robyn Kahukiwa and Roma Potiki: Oriori: a Maori Child Is Born, From Conception To Birth
Author
Robyn Kahukiwa and Roma Potiki
Title
Oriori: a Maori Child Is Born, From Conception To Birth
Publisher name
Tandem Press 1999 Paperback
Shipping time
3 - 7 days
Publication year
1999
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
Book Haven
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Key words
Art, Maori, Nz, Pregnancy_and_parenting
Topic
Art, Generalpoetry, Generalsocial Science, Anthropology, Culturalsocial Science, Folklore&mythology
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