The story of Hinemihi o Te Ao Tawhito (Hinemihi of the old world) is an extraordinary tale full of drama and intrigue, spanning three centuries and criss-crossing the globe. To the art world, she is one of the most important taonga held outside our shores. "This is his Sistine Chapel," says Coney, an Auckland art consultant and former managing director of leading fine art auction house Art + Object. One of the most powerful things about Māori art is its healing capability. Hinemihi: Te Hokinga – The Return (Rim Books, $60) will be released on December 8.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 05, 2020 20:03 UTC