King Tawhiao's Declaration
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King Tawhiao's Declaration


In 1881, King Tāwhiao arranged a meeting with the government's representative at Pirongia, declaring, "Listen, listen, the sky above, the earth below, and all the people assembled here. The killing of men must stop; the destruction of land must stop". This work is painted on a woollen blanket.

Artist: Brett a'Court
Materials: Oil on woollen blanket
Dimensions: 360 x 920 mm

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