About TUMU: In the Tahitian language, ‘Tumu’ means both ‘tree trunk’ and ‘purpose.’ For Tahitians, purpose is akin to grounding, as tree trunks extend their roots deep into the earth. The word for culture is ‘Hiro’a Tumu,’ signifying that Tumu embodies grounding, and a connection to land and culture. Tahitians also embrace the concept of ‘hotu pāinu,’ meaning ‘the drifting fruit,’ often illustrated by a coconut that falls into the water and drifts aimlessly with the tides. This metaphor highlights that the further you stray from your tree, or ‘Tumu,’ the more disconnected you become.
Thus, the first step in discovering your heritage is to identify the tree from which you originated.
Tumu
$6,500.00
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Description
Title: Tumu
Series: Kanohi Ora – The Living Face
Arist: Te Māreikura Whakataka-Brightwell
Iwi: Tāhiti Nui, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Description: Portrait Series
About TUMU: In the Tahitian language, ‘Tumu’ means both ‘tree trunk’ and ‘purpose.’ For Tahitians, purpose is akin to grounding, as tree trunks extend their roots deep into the earth. The word for culture is ‘Hiro’a Tumu,’ signifying that Tumu embodies grounding, and a connection to land and culture. Tahitians also embrace the concept of ‘hotu pāinu,’ meaning ‘the drifting fruit,’ often illustrated by a coconut that falls into the water and drifts aimlessly with the tides. This metaphor highlights that the further you stray from your tree, or ‘Tumu,’ the more disconnected you become.
Thus, the first step in discovering your heritage is to identify the tree from which you originated.
Freight: Arranged by email
Brand
Te Māreikura Whakataka Brightwell
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