Gallery / Kōtare (Kingfisher) on Fence Post
Original sold
Kōtare (Kingfisher) on Fence Post
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, relief work on fence post
- Size
- 460 × 360 mm
- Artist
- Lana Kingsbeer
This original has found its home. You can ask Lana about a similar commission.
Māori admired kōtare for being like a watchful sentry. The bird perches motionless, then attacks its prey in a sudden blur. Kōtare sometimes referred to the elevated platform in a pā used to watch for enemies. It has also been considered a symbol of peace, promising prosperity and love.
