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Poupou Tumuki Maori Carving


Poupou Tumuki Maori Carving
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3273 W: 268 N: 7764] (33146)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-16
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/3.3, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: South Island Holiday 2008
Date Submitted: 2008-09-16 1:26
Viewed: 480
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Te Whare Karakia o Onuku, Akaroa

Maori church at Onuku at Akaroa showing the Maori Carving called Poupou Tumuki


Quoting: http://library.christchurch.org.nz/TiKoukaWhenua/OnukuMarae/

This is the Maori church / Whare Karakia at Onuku, on the coast of Akaroa harbour in the South Island of New Zealand.

Onuku is a small rural Maori settlement where the Onuku Marae is situated.

Across the road from the Marae is this red and white historic Whare Karakia o Ōnuku.

The foundation stone for the whare karakia was laid in 1876 and the building officially opened in 1878 as the first non-denominational church in New Zealand.

The opening was attended by many including Māori from iwi all over New Zealand. Intended as a place of worship for Māori and Pākeha, the church drew the two communities together.

In 1939 the whare karakia was restored to its original state in time for an Akaroa Centenary Service in 1940 that was attended by over 1000 people. A new fence was erected in 1976, and in 1997 the poupou Tumuki was placed at the side of the church. Tumuki was a koha from Te Wai Pounamu Old Girls Association and was carved by Pere Tainui.

See the church from the road.
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  • bupga Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 305 W: 6 N: 369] (2731)
  • [2008-09-16 1:39]

Simple composition Janice but very impressive. The colors and repeatitive patterns works here to lead in your composition. Well managed of lights too. Congrats!

Regards,

Buddy

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2008-09-16 3:04]

ciao janice...simpatica composizione...bel mix di colori...belli i dettagli...foto molto particolare e suggestiva..complimenti
lele

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 268 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-09-16 3:09]

Dear Janice,
Very original and wonderfully
captured.
Great colours.
TFS
Friendly Greetings
Rosa

Hi Janice
Lovely capture.Simple but impressive composition.Wonderful colours and details.
Congrats.
Fiendly greetings
J.Diogo

i love that carving, Janice, both the sculpture and on the building; they're very aesthetic. a very fine and loveable art of the Maori. very nice capture in a pleasant colour.

TFS
regards
Agoes

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5948] (23590)
  • [2008-09-16 13:16]

superb depth of colour and outstanding details
Terrific notes here too
TFs
silke

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3363] (17532)
  • [2008-09-16 14:20]

Kia Ora Jancie.

What a great POV, and I like the lines...interesting find here my friend, and your notes are interesting too.

Thanks for sharing.

Ka kite ano
Awatea

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2008-09-16 17:16]

This really is such a cute little church! I like the colors and this artwork is very interesting. TFS

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1716 W: 124 N: 1465] (20702)
  • [2008-09-17 1:32]

Hi Janice,
lovely composition .Well done.TFS.Necla.

The conditions were against you sky wise Janice but the detail and colour in the wee Church nice and strong. Nicely composed to show both the carving and a portion of the building,
David
PS that friend of mine who lived in Blenheim has cousins who work as traditional carvers.

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