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Tumanako ~ Hope
Tumanako ~ Hope
Tūmanako - Hope
The birds call, the day begins, and I am alive!
- Korihi ake ngā manu, takiri mai te ata, Ka ao, ka ao, ka awatea. Tīhei mauri ora
In this print, three tui soar above mountains and sea, they welcome the new day, filled with energy and renewal. The tui sing, dawn breaks, and life is affirmed - tīhei mauri ora - the breath of life - Each day is a fresh start. The mountains also references the whakataukī:
“Whaia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me maunga teitei” Seek out your heart’s desire; if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.
From the Te Arawa karakia “He karakia whakapōpoto i te pō, kia hohoro te awatea” — a prayer to shorten the night and welcome daylight quickly — first published in Grey’s Ko ngā mōteatea (1853).
✨ A print of hope and resilience - a reminder of courage, aspiration, and the gift of life.
Art Print Details:
Open edition
Each print is Hand Signed
Matte archival cotton rag 320gsm paper (photocopy paper is 60gsm)
Paper is archival grade, slightly textured and a natural white with no artificial brightener
Gift-ready, beautifully presented on a black matboard in a clear cellophane sleeve
Archival inks guaranteed for 100+ years
Please allow an extra 7 days for delivery if framing is required.
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- Nicky L
'Thank you so much for the art work and for going above and beyond to ensure it arrived in time. The art arrived safely and beautifully packaged. The personal note was much appreciated. Our colleague loves it and the whakatauki perfectly matches this occasion. Your art is even more beautiful in real life'
- Gemma B
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Art Print Details
Art Print Details
- Each print is hand signed
- Matte archival cotton rag 320gsm paper (photocopy paper is 60gsm)
- Slightly textured with a natural white tone — no artificial brighteners
- Archival inks guaranteed for 100+ years
- Presented on a black matboard in a clear cellophane sleeve — arrives ready to gift
- Please allow an extra 7 days for delivery if framing is required
Dimensions
Dimensions
Framed Print Sizes
- A5 — 240 x 310 mm — perfect for a desk, shelf, or smaller wall space
- A4 — 300 x 400 mm — great for a bedside table, hallway, or grouped with other prints
- A3 — 390 x 500 mm — a solid wall piece that holds its own in most rooms
- A2 — 510 x 690 mm — a real statement piece, ideal for a living room or entryway
Unframed Print Sizes
- A5 — 148 x 210 mm
- A4 — 210 x 297 mm
- A3 — 297 x 420 mm
- A2 — 420 x 594 mm
- Gift ready - no need for framing
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- Free Shipping over $100
" My artwork arrived safe and sound, thanks very much. The work is brilliant, evocative and striking - just as I imagined it would be "
- David W
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