The Polynesian goddess of night, darkness and death; queen of the underworld. She is called 'Great Lady of the Night'. Hine-nui-te-Po is the daughter of Tane and Hina. When she learned that Tane, who took her as his wife, was also her father, she fled to the underworld where she rules ever since.
A beautiful piece which is both intriguing and inspiring ♡ Ataahua; means beautiful in Maori.
Erika Pearce on Instagram: “This piece started as a quick experimental oil study in which I had quite a few frustrating moments, made a bit of a mess then finally…”
3,754 Likes, 106 Comments - Erika Pearce (@erikapearce.artist) on Instagram: “This piece started as a quick experimental oil study in which I had quite a few frustrating…”
Auction « Wed, 02 May, 2012 « Work 172.000000
- International Art Centre - Fine Art Dealers, Auctioneers & Valuers - Situated in the heart of Auckland's historic Parnell, the International Art Centre has been the centre of the New Zealand Art Market since 1971. The gallery features the best of New Zealand traditional art and a growing number of leading contemporary New Zealand artists, along with a varied selection of European paintings.
Lovely painting by Tyler-Jade Flay Whatarangi
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