item details
NamePoster, 'Koru'
ProductionRugby World Cup Limited; publisher; 2011; New Zealand
Tracey Tawhiao; graphic designer; 2011; New Zealand
Fuji Film; printing firm; 2011; Auckland
Tracey Tawhiao; graphic designer; 2011; New Zealand
Fuji Film; printing firm; 2011; Auckland
Classificationposters
Materialspaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 460mm (width), 610mm (height)
Registration NumberGH017553
Credit lineGift of the International Rugby Board, 2012
Overview
This poster was created for the Rugby World Cup held in New Zealand in September and October 2011.
The image was designed by Tracey Tāwhiao, and was one of 11 licensed Māori designs used on merchandise related to the Rugby World Cup.
The pattern in the background of the poster features interlocking hammerhead sharks (Mangopare) and koru. The Mangopare represents engagement and the koru symbolises new beginnings.