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Marouna is a bilingual Cook island maori and English language book that tells the story of a warrior named Marouna. Born in Rarotonga, Marouna is summoned by his grandfather, who lives in Aitutaki, to come to Aitutaki and rescue the people from a group of foreigners known as the Aitu. The Aitu are threatening the peace and prosperity of the people of Aitutaki, and only Marouna has the strength and courage to stand up to them.
As Marouna sets out on his mission, he faces many challenges and obstacles. He must navigate treacherous waters and overcome fierce battles in order to reach Aitutaki and fulfill his destiny. Along the way, Marouna gathered strong warriors from Mangaia, Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke to help him in his quest to rescue Aitutaki from foreign invaders.
The book is written in both Cook Island Maori and English, providing readers with the opportunity to learn about the language and culture of the Cook Islands. The story is engaging and exciting, making it a great read for anyone interested in the history and traditions of the Cook Islands. With its captivating plot and rich cultural themes, Marouna is a book that will appeal to readers of all ages.
Traditionally shared through Aitutaki oral history, this narrative can now be appreciated through this bilingual illustrated story which also encourages visual learns to share in this important cultural history of the Cook Islands.
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This bundle includes two books. Tapuaetai | The Story of One Foot IslandMarouna | Hero Who Saved Aitutaki
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This story is of how a parent saved the life of his child byconcealing his footprints with his own, expressing a parent’sunconditional love for their...
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Marouna is a bilingual Cook island maori and English language book that tells the story of a warrior named Marouna. Born in Rarotonga, Marouna is summoned...
View full product detailsClinton Hewett(Aitutaki, Rarotonga, European) is an artist, woodcarver and author from Aitutaki, Cook Islands. He creates oil paintings as well as digital paintings and illustrations inspired by narratives from both historic and contemporary Cook Island cultural themes.
Clinton has recently written and illustrated his first bilingual story book, the first of an intended series of books, that focuses on retelling traditional stories that were once transmitted through the declining practice of oral storytelling.
“My passion is to visually remind us of our ancestors great achievements and inspire our future generations to be proud of our history, to be brave and to follow in our ancestors footsteps.”
Ripo, who resided on the Manuae during this time, came and fed the Aitutaki warriors slices of coconut meat, tended the wounded and restored their strength.
Materials:Stretched Canvas, Oil paint, varnish.
Size: 36 x 24
Date: 2021
This painting depicts Taruia who is hypnotised with excitement by a coconut leaf canoe made by Ruatapu.
Materials:Stretched Canvas, Oil paint, varnish.
Size: 36 x 24
Date: 2021
Marouna a Rarotongan born warrior, travels the pacific ocean to recruit warriors to assist him in battling the aitu (enemies) who had over taken Aitutaki.
Materials: Stretched Canvas, Oil paint, varnish.
Size: 30x 15
Date: 2021
Sustaining our cultural narratives through visual art and illustrated stories.
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In the world of cultural oral history there are many successful unions as well as the tragic love story. The story of Otaua and Hikaroa...
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Ru, ancestor and navigator of the first arrival of people to Aitutaki was aided by four to five of his brothers. Originally tasked by local...
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Ae-te-Vananga was an ancient ancestor (Tupuna) of the Monga kopu tangata of Ureia. It would only appear to one of its descendants in the dead...
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Ruatapu was the son of paramount chief or Ariki, Uanuku Rakeiora of Taputapuatea (Raiatea). As a master navigator he sailed to many pacific islands, notably...
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After a series of unfortunate and provocative occurrences, between the village of Vaipae-pae-o-Pau and Nukunoni that began with a wife of a Vaipae villager claiming...
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Raui te pare Kauiti, held knowledge of Maori medicine and healing, had also been previously expelled from his village. Raui decided to take on the...
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A more recent story. The sandalwood trader The Cumberland led by Capt. Goodenough arrived in Rarotonga in search of mythical sandalwood forests, instead they only...
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Manuae lies approx. 40 miles away from the island of Aitutaki and in the days of our ancestors, it was frequented by Aitutaki fishing expeditions...
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Taruia, a descendant of Te Erui, was an Ariki (king) at the time of Ruatapu’s arrival. Ruatapu who was the son of the paramount chief...
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The story of Marouna is one of the most important accounts of an historic rescue of the people of Aitutaki. Born in Rarotonga Marouna was...
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Turn your art into a beautiful canvas. The canvas texture intensifies the image's natural look and feel. - Canvas frames are made of FSC® certified...
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Museum-quality poster made on thick and long-lasting matte (uncoated) paper. - Paper weight: 200 gsm / 80 lb - Shipped in sturdy packaging protecting the...
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Museum-quality poster made on thick and long-lasting matte (uncoated) paper.- Paper weight: 200 gsm / 80 lb- Shipped in sturdy packaging protecting the poster
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Museum-quality poster made on thick and long-lasting matte (uncoated) paper.- Paper weight: 200 gsm / 80 lb- Shipped in sturdy packaging protecting the poster
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