The 21st Key Tradition
21 is the age that a person in New Zealand is classed as an adult, and giving of the 21st key is a strong New Zealand tradition to symbolize opening the door of maturity and becoming an adult. Another meaning is giving the key as a symbol of the limitless doors they can open in their life.
This artwork is an impressive contemporary representation of the typical form of Te Manaia, with intricate design and embellished with Paua shell.
Dimensions
HxLxW: 29cm x 58cm x 2.5cm
