Mahina

by Amiria Salzmann
Ngāti Toa Rangatira

Acrylic, plywood, teal and black paint

Natural plywood, pink plywood, turquoise plywood, black plywood. Mahina means moon in te reo Māori and other Pacific languages, reflecting our Māori and Cook Island whakapapa. Both Māori and Pacific Island cultures share a deep connection to the lunar cycle, which guided their way of life, including harvesting, planting, and navigation. Mahina symbolises light, beauty, and guidance, much like the moon is revered in many cultures worldwide.