Artist: Paratene Matchitt 1933 - 2021 Date: 02 April 1990 Origin: Aotearoa / New Zealand Technique: Lithograph, Planographic, Printed Materials: Paper, Paper Products Image measurements: H 700mm x W 505mm Frame measurements: H 985mm x W 780mm Edition / Version : 10/50

Paratene Matchitt’s practice encompassed sculpture, drawing and painting. Paratene was a controversial figure, as an artist he was known for combining traditional Maori and modernist art forms. His work references events from Aotearoa New Zealand history, particularly the Maori prophetic movements of the 19th century such as Ratana.?This colour lithograph features a series of triangular shapes, a reoccurring fish motif and designs reminiscent of traditional Maori carving.

It is likely the title refers to Taumatakahawai, part of Otamataha Pa in Tauranga which, in the 1860s was used by English soldiers as a redoubt (a fort that relies on earthworks). Their task was to block supplies being sent from Tauranga in support of the Maori King forces in the Waikato. It became known as the Monmouth Redoubt and is now a public reserve.

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