11 July 1995 Blessing For New Carving

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Date11th July 1995 Lincoln University

A ceremony to bless a new carving in the Library at Lincoln University will be held on Wednesday 12 July at 1pm.

The Kaitiaki figure, a near lifesize guardian, is the work of John Bevan Ford, who was born and grew up in the nearby Leeston area.

The blessing will be given by the Director of the Centre for Maori Studies and Research, Maurice Gray, in the presence of local kaumatuna and the Vice-Chancellor.

The carving, acquired through the Lincoln University Art Committee, will be located at the top of the stairs, overlooking the Library.

John Bevan Ford is represented in the University’s art collection with his pigmented ink work “Te Hono Ki Waihora” which was featured on Lincoln’s Christmas card last year.

Ian Collins, Journalist, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Notes:

John Bevan Ford, Kaitiaki Figure LU180

“Kaitiaki Figure” 180. John Bevan Ford. 1930-2005.
Ngati Raukawa ki Kapiti.

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11 July 1995 Blessing For New Carving