This fabulous Maori lithograph print by Douglas Ferris features a fearsome Maori chief with full ta moko tattoo and holding a taiaha.

The Maori print measures 12 3/8" (31.5cm) x 17 1/2" (44.5cm) and is printed on good quality textured card.  It comes with a descriptive page.

The print is called Te Mana (the power).  The famous explorer, Abel Tasman, described Aotearoa (New Zealand) as a land of Giants.  In times of old, the Maori people were big in physical stature.  It was apparently a common sight to see men who stood well over 6 and 7 feet tall.

Depicted in this print is that awesome sight early explorers, settlers and adventurers alike would have witnessed having arrived in pre-colonial Aotearoa.  A Warrior Chief stands ever watchful.  He holds a taiaha (staff).  Slung across his shoulder is a korowai (Cloak) made from flax linen.  Notice the puhoro (thigh tattoo) as well as the moko ( facial tatoo representing his status).  Clearly a daunting figure to be respected.