This taura tatai, fishing line, from Rarotonga in the Cook Islands was added to Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum’s collections in 1899. It is made from wood and coconut sennit fibre string, braided using a 3-ply technique.

Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 8343.

With Caren Rangi, Selina Vainerere-Patia, Tuaratini and Jarcinda Stowers-Ama responds and reflects upon Mary Ama’s view of art and Ipukarea.

Mary Ama with Caren Rangi, Selina Vainerere-Patia, Tuaratini and Jarcinda Stowers-Ama