A.H.I. - W.H. Bond SculptureMatau

1973

Jim Palmer

Accessible

Type

  • Sculpture

Medium

  • Concrete
  • Paint
  • Steel

Dimensions

  • H1500 x W3900 x D2500mm

Jim Palmer, ‘A.H.I. - W.H. Bond Sculpture’ (1973), Onehunga Library and Community Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Image: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2021

2003–Current

Onehunga Library and Community Centre, 83 Church Street, Onehunga, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

1973–2003

The work was originally located in a reflection pool in Queen Street Mall, Onehunga, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Artists
Credit

Auckland Council Art Collection. Presented to the people of Onehunga on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of W.H. Bond and company.

Associated Artwork Organisation(s)

Description

A plaque installed with the work reads: "Presented to the people of Onehunga on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the foundation of W. H. Bond and Company. The sculpture was designed by Mr J. H. Palmer of Onehunga and the shapes are derived from Maori fish hooks (Matau) and anchor stones."

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