Curators’ Tour | Ngā Taonga Tūturu: Treasured Māori Portraits

Join us for a curators’ tour of the new exhibition 'Ngā Taonga Tūturu: Treasured Māori Portraits'.

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  • Words by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
  • Last updated 15 Oct 2024

Ngā Taonga Tūturu are treasures that embody mana (prestige), tapu (sacred power) and mauri (life force). Bringing together whakairo tupuna (carving of Māori ancestors) and the portraits of Māori ancestors by Gottfried Lindauer, Ngā Taonga Tūturu: Treasured Māori Portraits considers the inherent cultural values embodied and expressed in these taonga.

The exhibition’s curators, Nathan Pōhio and Jane Davidson-Ladd, share insights into the taonga on display and will share some kupu along the way.

This tour is free but be quick to register as spaces are limited.

Sessions: 

Thursday 19 September: 11am-12pm

Saturday 28 September: 1pm-2pm (BOOKED OUT) 

Artwork credit: Gottfried Lindauer, Te Hira Te Kawau, 1874. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mr H E Partridge, 1915

Location Te wāhi
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St E & Kitchener St
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

There is plenty of paid parking nearby or it’s a 15 min walk from Britomart station. There’s also a free tour in English tour every Tues, Weds, and Fridays at 1.30pm.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Recharge with a refreshing bite in the café or visit the shop for exquisite gifts crafted by local makers.

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