Tumanako Huia

Tūmanako Huia

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!

Two huia take flight into the soft light of a new dawn. The dawn chorus has always been a signal that the world is beginning again. Whatever yesterday held, today is fresh and new. Tūmanako means hope. And this print is exactly that - a daily reminder that the birds still sing, the sun still rises, and every morning brings with it the chance to begin again.

For a graduation, a wedding, a farewell, or any moment where someone is stepping into something new — this is a print that says the best is still ahead.

From the Te Arawa karakia 'He karakia whakapopto i te pō kia hohoro te awatea ~ A karakia to shorten the night and make daylight come quickly' First published in Grey's book Ko nga moteatea in 1853.

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Size A4 A3 A2

Frame No Frame White Black

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

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