River Jayden Teeshirt - Mana Motuhake

We are delighted to showcase the mahi toi of this incredibly talented local artist River Jayden.

This teeshirt is part of her collaboration range with NZ lifestyle brand Moana Road. 

Mana Motuhake 
A statement of self-determination. Mana motuhake reflects the right for Māori to lead, protect, and define their own future — grounded in the strength of culture, language, and tikanga. More than sovereignty, it represents identity, resilience, and the ongoing preservation of te ao Māori.

100% cotton, warm machine wash.

Small: 50.5cm (Width) × 70cm (Length)

Medium: 53cm (Width) × 72cm (Length)

Large: 55.5cm (Width) × 74cm (Length)

XL: 58cm (Width) × 76cm (Length)

2XL: 60.5cm (Width) × 78cm (Length)

3XL: 63cm (Width) × 80cm (Length)

River (Ngāti Tahu - Waikato, Ngāti Whaoa) is a visual artist and graphic designer who specialises in digital design and painting. Her visually striking work is bold and colourful and her murals & public artworks have gained strong national and international recognition.

River has a Bachelor of Arts from University of Canterbury. Her art history research looks at colonial and religious appropriation of Māori culture, with a particular focus into the appropriation of kōwhaiwhai patterns within Christianity, as a deliberate way to assimilate Māori.

“Research is fundamental to my painting practice, it inspires me to create works that spark debate, and the narrative is usually politically charged.”

This product is by a Toi Iho Māori creative