About the artist
Eddie Poraumati Maxwell
Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Te Arawa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa
Eddie Poraumati Maxwell (b.1939 d.2009) joined the Kāhui Whiritoi in 2006.
Kete kai
Taonga created by weavers of Te Kāhui Whiritoi
This Meaning Food gathering basket with long straps can be worn as a backpack.
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He Aa I Uta, He Aa I Tai: Weaving the Elements
New work by members of Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa
Drawing inspiration from our relationship with air, earth, fire, water and spirit, this large-scale exhibition celebrates the legacy of weaving through traditional and contemporary handcrafted works.