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Mastering the art of interpretation: What exactly does ‘toi’ mean?

Does ‘Toi’ mean ‘art’ and ‘art’ mean ‘toi’? Māori Writer Ranea Aperahama explains the origins and significance of the word ‘toi’.Read more

2018-06-20
By: Ranea Aperahama
On: 20 Jun 2018
In: Art, Māori

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