Title
E Laukia E
Creator
Date
1988
Format
Medium
Description
A woman (Laukiamanuikahiki) being pulled through the water by a turtle. A border of 20 smaller images of sea creatures, coral, and plants. Dark brown ink on white paper. Titled, signed, and dated in pencil below the image.
"The 'Laukia' subject is an old favorite theme of mine. The four ulu leaves in the corners are for her name's sake: LAUKIAMANUIKAHIKI. The gum (sticky) from the ulu tree was used to snare the birds." — Varez
"The 'Laukia' subject is an old favorite theme of mine. The four ulu leaves in the corners are for her name's sake: LAUKIAMANUIKAHIKI. The gum (sticky) from the ulu tree was used to snare the birds." — Varez
Extent (Pages, Duration, Dimensions)
10 1/2" x 20 1/4" (image)
Identifier
1990.501.53
Is Part Of
Dietrich Varez Collection
Donor
Rights
© Dietrich Varez Estate