PRIVATE STAMP ISSUE TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OFTHETARAWERA ERUPTION, JUNE 10TH, 1986 This specially commissioned issue and first day cover has been produced by Nga Puna Waihanga (NZ Maori Artists and Writers), Rotorua Branch with assistance from the Local Recreation and Community Development Scheme. The stamps feature the work of outstanding contemporary Maori artist Ross Hemeraof NgaiTahu descent. Ross is currently course supervisor for the Certificate in Craft Design specialising in contemporary Maori Art at Waiariki Community College, Rotorua. He considers design the foremost element in any of the media he works in - watercolour/wood/mixed media. Description of stamps: Miniature sheet of 4 stamps Total value: $2.00 These very attractive stamps depict two stylised views of Mount Tarawera, one from Lake Tarawera and one from Lake Rotomahana Both are in full colour in vivid tones and incorporate a contemporary Maori motif. Description of first day cover: Size: DLE (225 mm x 115 mm) White envelope features a monotone design of Mount Tarawera. Send orders to: The Secretary, PO Box 1512, Rotorua.
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Tu Tangata, Issue 30, 1 July 1986, Page 39
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170Page 39 Advertisement 1 Tu Tangata, Issue 30, 1 July 1986, Page 39
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