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Kōtare (Sacred Kingfisher) — Lana Kingsbeer
Original sold

Kōtare (Sacred Kingfisher)

Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
400 × 300 mm
Framing
Floating frame in black
Artist
Lana Kingsbeer

This original has found its home. Prints are available below, or ask Lana about a similar commission.

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Prints

Framed canvas print400 × 300 mm, floating black frame
NZ$890
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Paper print400 × 300 mm
NZ$380
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Open-edition prints on archival materials. Shipping worldwide, quoted on enquiry. All sales are final.

The word kōtare can refer to a stage in the fence of a pā, used to watch for enemies. Kōtare (sacred kingfisher) were admired by Māori for being like a watchful sentry. The kōtare is symbolic of freedom, courage, adventure, balance and free spirit.

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