Christina Wirihana

New Zealand artist and weaver (1949— )
Person human Q18977849
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Christina Wirihana

Summary

Christina Wirihana is a human[1]. Born in Rotorua[2], she… she was born on +1949-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. She worked as a weaver[4] and artist[5].

Key Facts

  • Christina Wirihana was born in Rotorua[2].
  • Christina Wirihana was born on +1949-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Christina Wirihana's mother was Matekino Lawless[6].
  • Christina Wirihana held citizenship in New Zealand[7].
  • Christina Wirihana is identified as part of the Māori ethnic group[8].
  • Christina Wirihana's professions included weaver[4].
  • Christina Wirihana worked as an artist[5].
  • Among Christina Wirihana's employers was Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi[9].
  • Christina Wirihana was employed by Waiariki Institute of Technology[10].
  • Christina Wirihana received the Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum[11].
  • Christina Wirihana is recorded as female[12].
  • Christina Wirihana's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Christina Wirihana's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/012sn_bp[14].
  • Christina Wirihana's given name is recorded as Christina[15].
  • Christina Wirihana's significant person is recorded as Matekino Lawless[16].
  • Christina Wirihana's Te Papa agent ID is recorded as 11556[17].
  • Christina Wirihana's Artists of the World ID is recorded as 495b1284-3d38-47cf-bee0-2295f2776b44[18].
  • Christina Wirihana's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa[19].
  • Christina Wirihana's MutualArt artist ID is recorded as 73D757A43E068552[20].
  • Christina Wirihana's Find NZ Artists ID is recorded as 16613[21].
  • Christina Wirihana's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Christina Wirihana was born in Rotorua[2]. She was born on +1949-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. Her mother was Matekino Lawless[6]. She is identified as part of the Māori ethnic group[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include weaver[4] and artist[5]. Employers include Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi[9], a wānanga[23], in New Zealand[24], founded in 1991[25] and Waiariki Institute of Technology[10], an educational institution[26], in New Zealand[27], founded in 1978[28].

Recognition

Christina Wirihana received the Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum[11].

FAQs

Where was Christina Wirihana born?

Christina Wirihana's place of birth was Rotorua[2].

Who were Christina Wirihana's parents?

Christina Wirihana's mother was Matekino Lawless[6].

What did Christina Wirihana do for work?

Christina Wirihana worked as weaver[4] and artist[5].

What awards did Christina Wirihana receive?

Honors received include Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Taiāwhio II (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Taiāwhio II (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Pū Manawa : a celebration of whatu, raranga, and tāniko. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Taiāwhio II (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Pū Manawa : a celebration of whatu, raranga, and tāniko. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . aucklandmuseum.com. aucklandmuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Taiāwhio II (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Taiāwhio II (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Taiāwhio II (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The art of Māori weaving. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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