Collection: Matekino Lawless

Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Whawhakia

A weaver for more than 70 years, Matekino's work is held at marae, in private collections, in the collections of New Zealand and international museums, and at the Headquarters of the United Nations.

A Toi Iho artist, Matekino learned her craft from her kuia, Kataraina Emery and from kuia (female elders) of the Ngāti Pikiao tribe.

She was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for public services in 1999.