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Richard Wallwork’s Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
Explore ten Richard Wallwork illustrations of Polynesian legends, including Tāne and Hine-ahu-one, Moikeha’s voyage, Māui’s fishing and the entrance to Te Reinga.
Māui Hauls Up the Land
Richard Wallwork A strong figure leans backwards while pulling upon a line from a canoe.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
Tāne Breathes Life into Hine-ahu-one
Richard Wallwork A man bends close to a reclining woman upon a bare coastal landscape.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
Moikeha Sails against the Wind
Richard Wallwork A standing voyager spreads his arms beside the great reddish sail of a canoe.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
The Son of Tahu Makes His Escape
Richard Wallwork A climber raises his arms beneath a row of figures upon a high rocky ridge.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
The Farewell of the Fairy
Richard Wallwork Two figures embrace beside a waterfall within a lush forest.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
The Giant Bird of Fiji
Richard Wallwork An immense bird sweeps into a rocky opening above two waiting men.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
Koro and the Dancers of Motu-tapu
Richard Wallwork A man stands upon a rock facing dancers rising above the water.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
The Moon Goddess Parts from the Mortal
Richard Wallwork A seated woman reaches towards a young man above a broad rainbow.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
Veetini Disappears along the Sun’s Glowing Track
Richard Wallwork Figures on a rocky shore watch a luminous form rise across the sunset sea.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians
Entering Te Reinga, the World of Spirits
Richard Wallwork A figure hangs from the roots of a coastal tree above the waves.
Myths and Legends of the Polynesians