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Rachelle McKellar-Basset

The Tui and the Taonga

$340.00

Rachelle McKellar-Basset

The Tui and the Taonga

$340.00

Rachelle is inspired by the preciousness of our native New Zealand birds is this circular artwork. The Tui is perched atop a Maori hair comb with a string of pearls in its beak. The comb is Taonga (treasure) to Maori, the pearls too hold value and are precious. They also represent something that is delicate and to be handled carefully.
  • 280 x 280 x 20 mm
  • Acrylic, oil and pencil on board