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Description

This bronze pīwakawaka is the work of sculptor Paul Dibble. The work, titled Gateway, features a large fantail, perched on a Corten steel base, and references Maui myths, with the pīwakawaka perched on a stylised leafy gate.

The sculpture was temporarily installed at the intersection of Main and Andrew Young streets to complement an art exhibition by the sculptor's wife, Fran Dibble, on display at the nearby Zimmerman Art Gallery.

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Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
IMCA Digital Archive
Date
2020
Digitisation ID
2021P_IMCA-DigitalArchive_034967_001
Format
Born Digital
Held In
"IMCA Digital Archive"

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Taxonomy

Tags
artworks,
bronzes,
fantail,
native birds,
piwakawaka,
sculptures,
street art,
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Paul Dibble's 'The Garden' and mural by Haser displayed outside the Civic Administration Building
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