Māui Fishing Up New Zealand Poster – Māori Legend Square Wall Art
Māui Fishing Up New Zealand Poster – Māori Legend Square Wall Art
Māui Fishing Up New Zealand – Māori Legend Wall Art
A legendary story. A breathtaking landscape. A piece of New Zealand to treasure.
Bring one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most celebrated Māori legends into your home with this striking square art print, inspired by the story of Māui fishing up the North Island.
In this dramatic interpretation, Māui stands aboard his waka, drawing the land from the depths of the ocean beneath a spectacular sky filled with stars, swirling clouds and golden sunset light.
Rich blues, vibrant turquoise seas and warm golden tones combine to create an eye-catching statement piece for any room.
Why you'll love it
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Inspired by the Māori legend of Māui and Te Ika-a-Māui (the North Island of New Zealand).
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Dramatic, richly detailed fantasy-style artwork.
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Beautiful square format, ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and feature walls.
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A thoughtful gift for New Zealand lovers, mythology enthusiasts and anyone with a connection to Aotearoa.
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Available in five sizes, from a compact 10-inch print to an impressive 28-inch statement piece.
Available sizes
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10 × 10 inches (25 × 25 cm)
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14 × 14 inches (35 × 35 cm)
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18 × 18 inches (45 × 45 cm)
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20 × 20 inches (50 × 50 cm)
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28 × 28 inches (70 × 70 cm)
Please note: This listing is for the poster print only. Frames and decorative accessories shown in lifestyle images are not included.
The story behind the artwork
In Māori tradition, the legendary ancestor Māui uses a magical fishhook to pull a great fish from the ocean. The fish becomes Te Ika-a-Māui, the North Island, while the South Island is associated with his waka, Te Waka-a-Māui.
Our artwork offers a contemporary artistic interpretation of this remarkable story, celebrating the imagination, landscapes and storytelling traditions of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Discover the legend behind the artwork
Curious about the story of Māui and his magical fishhook? Read the full legend of how Māui fished up New Zealand in The Southern Light Journal.
Discover more New Zealand-inspired artwork from Southern Light Art Co.