Wolfkamp & Stone - NZ Fungi - Enamel Mug
Wolfkamp & Stone - NZ Fungi - Enamel Mug
Wolfkamp & Stone - NZ Fungi - Enamel Mug

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Wolfkamp & Stone - NZ Fungi - Enamel Mug

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Pickup available at 281 Stafford Street, Timaru Usually ready in 24 hours

Wolfkamp & Stone - NZ Fungi - Enamel Mug

281 Stafford Street, Timaru

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

281 Stafford Street
Timaru
CAN
Timaru 7910
New Zealand

+642108655486

Enamel mug with a black rim and black, white or coloured decals.

Dishwasher safe

Not suitable for microwave.

Size: 90mm diameter x 80mm high

Designed in New Zealand, made in China

The images on this cup portray the tale of Kupe and the giant octopus, Te Wheke o Muturangi. Kupe was a leader, navigator, and fisherman who lived in the Māori homeland of Hawaiki. One day he noticed their fishing nets had been damaged and the bait eaten from their hooks. Kupe confronted a rival chief, Muturangi, about his giant pet octopus stealing their catch. Muturangi rebuffed Kupe, who vowed to kill the creature. Kupe and his crew chased the octopus across the Pacific ocean. Kupe’s wife Hine-te-aparangi, saw a white cloud which indicated land. This inspired Kupe to name the land Ao-tea-roa (Land of the long white cloud). Kupe confronted the great octopus at Te Moana o Raukawa (Cook Strait) where, after a long battle, he and his crew were victorious, killing Te Wheke o Muturangi.