Whakapapa is more than genealogy ~ it is the foundation of identity and belonging in te ao Māori.
 
It refers to the layering of relationships ~ te whakatakoto i ngā papa, connecting us to our tīpuna, whānau, hapū, and iwi, as well as to the whenua, Maunga, and Wai. Through whakapapa we understand who we are, where we come from, and how we are connected to all living things.
 
It carries mana, mauri, and the responsibility of kaitiakitanga, reminding us to care for what has been passed down through generations.
 
Ko te whakapapa te tūāpapa o te oranga ~
Whakapapa is the foundation of life.
 
Price per piece 
Textured Plaster and Acrylic
20x20cm Pine board canvas