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Kua rite mo te ra (Tuatara)

    • Kua rite mo te ra (Tuatara)

    $200.00Price
     
    From an original oil on canvas painting by
    Rieko NZ
     
    Archival Fine Art Print
    Hahnemühle archival satin paper
    Signed, numbered
    Edition 100
    Image Size 305*385mm
     

    Tuatara are the only living members left of the Rhynchocophalian order. All other members became extinct around 65 millions years ago so are also referred to by scientists as "living fossils". Tuatara are among New Zealand’s most famous animals, second only to kiwi. They are representative of ancient, endemic life forms. Tuatara are of great cultural significance to Māori, and feature in some creation stories. Some iwi (tribes) view tuatara as the kaitiaki (guardians) of knowledge.

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