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‘Pari‘aka’ by Lily Laita (3rd of 3)

‘Pari‘aka’ by Lily Laita

The Samoan-Māori artist Lily Laita does not apply Pacific motifs in an explicit way, but uses strong painterly gestures. By using words – Māori, Samoan and English – she evokes historical connections across the Pacific.

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Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: B.038974
Acrylic on paper by Lily Aitui Laita

Permission of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Misatauveve Melani Anae. 'Samoans', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/samoans/5/3/3