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Kerry Wilson, 'Pare,' 'Matauranga,' and 'Guardian' (1993), University of Waikato, Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
Images: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2022
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Part of a set of 3 tōtara carvings created in the same year: 'Guardian'; 'Pare - Waikato, Raukawa, Wairere'; and 'Matauranga'.
In this piece, ‘Guardian’, the wero (warrior) embodies guardianship and symbolises a challenge to all students who come to the WMS.
Source: University of Waikato Art Collection
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