The world of light, the rising of the sun and the setting of the sun are very important features in the Maori mythology. Little is known about the mysterious abode to which all people must go but seeing the dawn is always a celebration especially for the old and the sick.

The Beautiful New Zealand Native Bush by Artist Shona Hammond Boys

Shona with the collection

This is the Guardian of the humble, but necessary bracken rhizome. There are many legends about spirits cloaked in ferns who appear to help or hinder travellers through the bush. The bracken is so tasteless but so necessary to survival. The flax ketes, cloaks and mats are vital to everyday life.

The Beautiful New Zealand Native Bush by Artist Shona Hammond Boys