Kaitiaki, 2010-2011
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Rotoroa Island, Auckland, New Zealand
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Rotoroa Island, Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand
Karakia (Māori prayers/blessings) were given before sunrise to the stone columns by Ngāti Paoa kaumātua, Kingi Rahipere. He named the sculpture Kaitiaki (guardian).
Inspired by wind bent branches of a nearby pōhutukawa tree the sculpture celebrates the life of an old identity who had lifelong connections with the island and the Hauraki Gulf.
His son has recently transformed the island into a wild life sanctuary to which the public are freely invited.
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