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Ans Westra (POTD)

Ruatoki, 1963
Large group of men, most of them Maori, sitting on a riverbank beneath a tree. Several of them are smoking cigarettes. Several bundles of eels are hanging from branches of the tree.

#Ruatoki #Maori #moe_tahurangi #Kōtuia #Ethnicgroups #Cigarettes #Smoking #Treelimbs #Māori #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Fishing #NorthIsland #undefined

api.digitalnz.org/records/3544

The image depicts a large group of men, most likely Maori people, seated on the banks of a river beneath a tree. The photograph appears to be black and white with an antique feel, suggesting it may have been taken several decades ago. In this scene, various individuals are sitting casually in groups or pairs; some lean against each other for support while others sit upright. They display relaxed postures, many resting their legs on the ground or crossed at the ankles. Their clothing is simple and suited to a warm climate: sleeveless shirts, tank tops, shorts, and sandals. Among them, several individuals are engaged in smoking cigarettes, indicated by visible smoke trails and hand positions holding lit cigarettes. The atmosphere seems informal as they engage with one another through conversation or shared activities. In the background, there is an expansive landscape that includes a dry field extending to meet hills on the horizon under a hazy sky suggesting either dawn or dusk lighting conditions. On the tree branches above them hangs multiple bundles of eels, which could be indicative of their cultural practices and means of livelihood connected with fishing or trade. Overall, this image captures a moment in time where these individuals are taking respite from activities to socialize together under natural surroundings that reflect simplicity and close-knit community life.
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Mr. Pataphor, Dadaist Dad

An #Ontario #Teacher found #WorksOfArt in the #BargainBin. She set out to find the creator.
The #Sculptures were lost in the mail somewhere between #NovaScotia and #Montreal.

About 300 hours into creating the sculptures worth thousands of dollars before carefully wrapping, labelling and shipping them off. They were scanned in Montreal before disappearing.

#Art #OntarioTeacher #Canada #LostAndFound #Artist #Artist_SydneyBlum #SydneyBlum #Canada Post

cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/lost-a

CBCAn Ontario teacher found works of art in the bargain bin. So she set out to find their creator | CBC RadioWhile questions remain about how the sculptures ended up for sale, the teacher and the artist say theirs is a story about friendship — and the kindness of strangers.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 1963
Dancing boys, two in the foreground, and a number obscured, with one fully visible to the left. The boys have woven hats from coconut palm leaves, and seed pod anklets, they have woven skirts over their shorts. Each boy is dancing with a wooden spear held out flat in front of them.

#Nukualofa #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Dance #Indigenouspeoples #Spears #Performances #Nukualofa(Tonga) #Tongan #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

api.digitalnz.org/records/1682

In this black and white photograph, a group of young boys are engaged in what appears to be traditional dancing. They wear grass skirts made from palm leaves over their shorts, which gives them an earthy look that blends with the natural surroundings. The boys' heads are adorned with woven hats crafted from coconut palm fronds, adding another layer of authenticity and cultural significance to their attire. In addition to the hats, they also have seed pod anklets on their feet, which likely serve as both a decorative element and an indicator of social status within their community. Each boy is actively participating in the dance by wielding wooden spears held out flat in front of them. The way these boys are dressed suggests that this activity may be part of a cultural celebration or ceremony. Although it's challenging to discern specific facial expressions, we can infer from their body language and focus on one another that they're fully immersed in the moment. This photo captures not only an interesting snapshot of traditional dance but also provides insight into the rich customs and traditions held by these young boys' community during 1963.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga 1963
A man (left) sits on a fallen tree trunk, a young unclothed girl (right) stands in front of a young boy who is squatting and holding the tail of a puppy. Another puppy is sitting directly facing the children. In the centre foreground a pot is on an open fire. In the background is a fale with wooden stick walls and coconut palm leaf woven roofing. A paddle (centre) is leaning against the fale.

#Longoteme #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Children #Campfires #Cauldrons #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

api.digitalnz.org/records/1682

A black and white photo showing three individuals, including two children with various animals in a rural setting. One man sits on a tree stump to the left of another seated person who is behind him, while an unclothed child stands beside them interacting with other puppies that are present in this outdoor scene which seems to be from Longoteme, Tonga 1963.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga 1963
A large breadfruit tree dominates the right foreground. Two boys ride a horse bareback, with a full sack sitting in front of the front boy. There are three fale visible, one obscured behind the breadfruit tree, one in the background and the other to the left. A tree stump and two tree trunks are in front of the left fale. A couple of small woven mats are lying near the stump.

#Longoteme #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Horses #Horsebackriding #Trees #Villages #Tongan #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

api.digitalnz.org/records/1682

A black and white photograph of a rural scene with two boys riding on the back of a horse. One boy is sitting atop, while the other holds onto his shoulders for stability. They are passing by traditional thatched huts in what appears to be a village setting surrounded by trees. The larger breadfruit tree stands prominently on the right side.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 1963
Two girls sit cross-legged on a woven mat. Girl (left) has a young child on her lap. The girl (right) is beating paper mulberry bark on a large log with a small wooden mallet to make ngatu (tapa cloth). They are sitting underneath a fale.

#Nukualofa #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Girls #Manners&customs #Indigenouspeoples #Infants #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongan #Textiles #Tongatapu

api.digitalnz.org/records/1683

Two girls sit cross-legged on a woven mat, with one of them holding a young child in her lap. The girl to the right is using a small wooden mallet to beat paper mulberry bark on a large log as part of making ngatu (tapa cloth), while she sits under a traditional fale structure made from woven materials.
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Ans Westra (POTD)

Longoteme, Tonga. 1963
Eleven women with seven young children are seated cross-legged on coconut palm leaves in a semi circle. One woman in the centre of the circle is pouring water into a kava bowl which another woman is making. They are seated beneath a breadfruit tree. In the background is a fale with weaved coconut palm leaf thatching for the sides and roofing.

#Longoteme #Tonga #moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Women #Children #Leaves #Palms #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #silver #gelatinsilverprints #worksofart #Contemporary #Tongatapu

api.digitalnz.org/records/1683

A group of eleven women and seven children are gathered in a semi-circle outdoors, sitting on coconut palm leaves. The setting appears to be rural with thatched huts visible in the background. One woman is pouring water into a kava bowl while another stirs it, suggesting they may be preparing for a traditional ceremony or gathering. A breadfruit tree provides shade over their heads.
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