Monday, June 6, 2011

Take a Word - Stars!


Matariki is also referred to as the Maori New Year which is marked by the rise of Matariki in the last few days of May every year and the next new moon during June.   The postage stamp is one of six issued this year to celebrate the event.


Stars and Maori tattoo (moko) - Google
NZ Post for the stamp.
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17 comments:

  1. TaluulaJune 6, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Judy, this is one of those beautiful pieces of artwork that just make my jaw drop. Every little piece of it is exquisite. Kudos to you.

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  2. PatriceJune 6, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Fantastical!

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  3. SharonJune 6, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    This is great Judy and love how you have incoprporated the Maori meaning into it! Love your work!

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  4. OzstuffJune 6, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Judy, this is special. Absolutely gorgeous with a very interesting tale to tell. Standing O from me over here in the Land of the Long ##$%$% Drought.

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  5. ElectraJune 6, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I really love this, so magical!

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  6. JunibearsJune 6, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    WoW!! Just fantastic and gorgeous!! A truly magical piece.xx

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  7. johannaJune 6, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    overwhelming!!!

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  8. FemmyJune 6, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    awesome piece Judy!!

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  9. RosieJune 6, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful AND informartive Judy! LOVE this! I think the Maori beliefs and so simple and natural - great explanations, logical and touching. Thanks for sharing Judy!

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  10. JesterJune 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    A lovely piece, Judy. When I look into the sky I always look for Pleiaides and now I know more about Maori links with the constellation. Thanks!

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  11. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Lovely piece and I always love learning about your part of the world. Happy New Year!

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  12. JayneJune 7, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Beautiful Judy!!

    Jayne :-)

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  13. Lori SaulJune 7, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Another fabulous "Tribal" feel and look Judy. Full of myth and mystery- love this!

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  14. KayleneJune 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Striking piece of art, bravo

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  15. peggy gattoJune 7, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    How beautiful!

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  16. Gayle Page-RobakJune 7, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    So beautiful!! Great card

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  17. sbpoetJune 16, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Oh, wow. So unique.

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