Tamaki is a painting by Peter Jean Caley which was uploaded on August 17th, 2010.
Tamaki
New Zealand (Aotearoa) Maori. Tamihana Tamaki was a very important respected Tohunga (Spiritual leader) who lived in the Waikato (North Island of... more
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Title
Tamaki
Artist
Peter Jean Caley
Medium
Painting - Oil On Linen Canvas
Description
New Zealand (Aotearoa) Maori. Tamihana Tamaki was a very important respected Tohunga (Spiritual leader) who lived in the Waikato (North Island of New Zealand). He was a much respected leader but chose to live at MT Pirongia as a semi recluse.His Moko (Tatoo) is a description of his Iwi (Tribe) parents and grandparents. His skills and rank are intricately detailed and recorded in each mark. People feel his strength power and spiritual guidance still eminates to this day.
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August 17th, 2010
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Comments (29)
Sorin Apostolescu
Excellent work !
Peter Jean Caley replied:
Hi Sorin, thanks for the comments. just checked out your work and is quite impressive. Thanks Again Peter
Douglas Duerring
This piece just moves me and inspires me. So Much I had to buy a print of it. Amazing work.
Peter Jean Caley replied:
Hi Douglas- am so pleased you got inspiretion from Tamaki- he was a wise and powerful man
Tanya Johnston
Fantastic job! I live away from Aotearoa but instantly recognized a taste of home. Makes me homesick! Awesome stuff!!
Sharon Mau
. delighted to see your beautiful work featured on the homepage . congratulations Peter :))
Diannah Lynch
Amazing work of art...the detail is incredible..his eyes, face, the entire work so detailed! Awesome!