The Fourth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

Clockwise from top left: Sofia Tekela-Smith Aotearoa New Zealand b.1970 Frigate 2000 Black-lipped mother of pearl, gold-lipped mother of pearl, mokuba ribbon Breastplate: 7 x 7cm; 37cm (overall} Photograph: Sarah Hunter Prosperous fragrances from 'Necklace - poetry' series 1999 Gold-lipped mother of pearl, coral, sterling silver, coated steel 56cm (overall} Untitled 2001 Pounamu, greenstone and black-lipped mother of pearl, black waxed thread Dimensions variable Matriarchal line 11 1998 Gold– lipped and black-lipped mother of pearl, black waxed thread Dimensions variable Collections: Private Opposite top: Bonnie at 'Style Pasifika' 1999/2000 Courtesy: TVNZ and Tagata Pasifika, Aotearoa New Zealand Opposite below: Sofia Tekela-Smith wearing diridamu choker Courtesy: TVNZ and Tagata Pasifika, Aotearoa NP.w ZA:=il;mrl