Toi Maori The Eternal Thread

Looking for something to do this weekend?

"Five renowned Maori weavers are in Salem, Oregon, USA for the opening of the international touring exhibition ‘Toi Maori - The Eternal Thread’ at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Accompanying them are two ta moko (Maori tattoo) artists and a carver. As well as demonstrating their art forms, the Maori artists will meet with native weavers and carvers from the various tribal groups in Oregon, in an exchange of art and culture."

We've heard some really great reports from the San Francisco show, and discovered a member of the Weaving delegation is from my husband's hometown, Whakatane, located on the Northern Island of New Zealand (Bay of Plenty). I'll be reporting back here next week on the show and probably include some visuals from our visit to Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua last fall. This one's not to miss!

Street Address: 700 State Street, Salem, OR 97301
Telephone: 503.370.6855

Exhibit is open Now until December 22, 2005
Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

"Ki mai koe ki a au,
he aha te mea nui tenei ao:
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata."

"If you should ask me what is the greatest thing in the world,
the answer would be:
It is the people, it is people, it is people."