Untitled

1996

Bob Koko

Accessible

Type

  • Whakairo
  • Waharoa

Medium

  • Wood

Dimensions

  • Pou/uprights (2): H2400 x W240 x D80mm Pare/lintel: H260 x W4400 x D80mm

Bob Koko, ‘Untitled’ (1996), Student Union Building (Exterior), University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Image: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2022

1996–Current

North Entrance, Outside North Entrance, SUBG.01 Student Union Building, University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton

Artists
Credit

The University of Waikato Art Collection

Associated Artwork Organisation(s)

Description

Carved from tōtara, this work comprises two uprights and a lintel.

Commencing from top left, upright figures depict Nga Kaitiaki (The Guardians), Tohunga Tutuwaewae (Motivator of the Arts), Nga Iwi Tini Mano (Multi-racial). Commencing from the top right, upright figures depict Nga Taonga Tangitangi (Music), Te Anga Whakamua (To progress forward), Manu Korero (The Orator) Kai Karanga (The Caller).

The lintel depicts figures from top right Piki Te Maramatanga (Spiritual Enlightenment), Nga Karaitiana (Christianity), Kia Kotahi Te Hoe - Te Rangatahi e karanga ana ("Young people, let's row as one", One Paddle) Pupuritia Kia Tina ("Hold fast to what you have"), Te Kuaha Ki Te Poho (Entrance to the seat of learning), Nga Kaiako (The Teachers).

Source: University of Waikato Art Collection