| Wairua Tangata Spirit Man |
| Oil on Canvas Painted by Peter Jean Caley size framed: 58 inches by 45 inches The Painting was exhibited at the Firenze Bienale 2003 Te Papa New Zealand National Museum Wellington New Zealand as part of TOI IHO exhibition 2005 |
| Wairua Tangata Code 103 Available in Gi Clee A2 (16”x24” – 420mm x 595mm) A3 (12”x 16” – 297mm x 420mm) A4 (8”x 12” – 210mm x 297mm) Laser prints A3 (12”x 16” – 297mm x 420mm) A4 (8”x 12” – 210mm x 297mm) Cards This painting depicts a Great Leader from the Late 1800's Whose vision and dream to bring peace and harmony and equality to the Maori people. That all races live side by side with a common goal. On the left is a Teko Teko or Guardian guarding the dream as it has not manifested fully The Kahu Kuri (dog skin cloak) depicts different races living side by side THEY did not have to become one,but to live in harmony.. The Ti Eke (saddleback – a native bird) and other birds are messengers from LIFE that bring WISDOM to us,then it is up to the individual whether to listen or not. Although this Great man was peaceful ,in the water in foreground is a WAR symbol as nothing in LIFE moves without friction. When a ARIKI ( King),Rangitira ( chief) or Tohunga dies before completing their mission they can become Taniwha. These monsters live in the rivers and try to get future generations to fulfil the wish. At his Granddaughters, Dame TE Atairangikaahu, Maori Queen TANGI or Funeral in 2006 we could see thousands of people of many races coming together to pay their respects,maybe this mans Dream is still working. |
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| ALL MAORI portraits painted by Peter Jean Caley are original composition in no way copied from any other artist. |
| The inspiration that the Artist recieved while working on this masterpiece and his ability to paint the thoughts and emotion that are in this painting leave people spellbound.It tested all of his knowledge at that time to achieve the result he wanted in sharing this Mans dream. At NGA HAU E WHA marae in 2005 the Maori Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu gave the painting her Blessing and asked that it be displayed for the People, |