Carved tōtara entranceway with tekoteko depicting Raupapa at the apex. The left panel represents the entrance to the seat of learning, and the right panel represents progress toward a pinnacle. Commissioned by the School of Management studies as a tribute to Te Ariki Dame Te Atairangikaahu and tangata whenua. Carved at Whare Pu Werewere in Frankton, Hamilton. Unveiled by Professor Wilf Malcolm.

Source: University of Waikato Art Collection

Bob Koko, ‘Raupapa‘ (1994), Tekoteko, MSB – Waikato Management School (West Entry), University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Bob Koko, ‘The Seat of Learning‘ (1994), Left Amo, MSB – Waikato Management School (West Entry), University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Bob Koko, ‘Progress toward a Pinnacle‘ (1994), Right Amo, MSB – Waikato Management School (West Entry), University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Bob Koko, ‘Raupapa', 'The Seat of Learning', & 'Progress toward a Pinnacle‘ (1994), MSB – Waikato Management School (West Entry), University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Bob Koko, ‘Raupapa', 'The Seat of Learning', & 'Progress toward a Pinnacle'  (1994), MSB – Waikato Management School (West Entry), University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Raupapa, The Seat of Learning, & Progress toward a Pinnacle

Bob Koko

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