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‘Take these with you when you leave’

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‘Take these with you when you leave’

The paintings of Niuean artist John Pule, who is also a writer, often tell stories. In this work the symbols – an aeroplane, a New Zealand passport, state house and pair of shoes – tell of Niuean migration to New Zealand. Shoes are not that important on Niue.

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Auckland Art Gallery - Toi o Tamaki, Chartwell Collection
Oil painting by John Pule

Permission of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Carl Walrond. 'Niueans', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/niueans/2/6