Otua-mo-tangata print edition 3/3

This limited edition of 10 prints feature a reproduction of the detailed illustrative work of Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau. In this series of three, Leiti priestesses of Tonga’s past are depicted adorned with kahoa and masks reminiscent of the kato-mosikaka, the priestesses’ dance, take offerings, and join hands in prayer.

This edition has been printed on 270gsm smooth cotton rag, measuring 297 x 420mm, signed and numbered on the back. They come with a protective sleeve and card backing board.

Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau is an interdisciplinary artist, practicing across the mediums of illustration, poetry, performance and music. Of Tongan descent, their practice centres the recontextualising and reimagining of the Leiti experience and its expressions. Manuha’apai’s relationship to Ancient Tonga and the modern world lay the groundwork of many of their illustrations.