Maker: Uputaua Laumatia

Panel number: 542

Petition sheet number: Did not sign 1893 petition

Person honouring: Toto’a Laumatia

Relationship to maker: Parent

Uputaua Laumatia chose to honour her parents, who are now deceased. Her parents lived in Samoa their whole lives and worked as teachers.

Panel materials: Tapa cloth was added to panel which is used in Samoan culture for ceremonial dress. Pale (beaded headpiece) was also created by the artist. Also used is the coconut necklace which was originally from Samoa. All these pieces are highly respected during ceremonies.