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Raising the Taniwha

2004 | Ceramic, driftwood

Rapira-Davies, S. (2004). Raising the Taniwha (Te Aro, Wellington, Aotearoa, N.Z.) [Sculpture]. Bowen Galleries. Image credit: Stephen A’Court.

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Explore the artworks of Shona Rapira-Davies, including major sculptural installations and mixed-media pieces that honour Māori women, whakapapa, and the interconnectedness of people and land. Her practice is rooted in te ao Māori and speaks to the strength, resilience, and voice of wāhine Māori.