Manu-aute (kite), titled 'Kimihia Te Manu Kahu'

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameManu-aute (kite), titled 'Kimihia Te Manu Kahu'

ProductionPapahuia Flax Papers Artist Collective; maker/artist; 1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997

Classificationkites

Materialsrimu (wood), muka (fibre), muka (fibre), wool, pāua (abalone shell), feather, acrylic paint

Techniquescasting

DimensionsOverall: 4000mm (width), 1500mm (length)

Registration NumberME016932

Credit linePurchased 1998

A contemporary kite using traditional materials; made from muka cast into paper sheeting and apllied as a mould relief.

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