Takiroa Rock Art Shelter

The Takiroa Rock Art Shelter, located near Duntroon, New Zealand, is a significant archaeological site featuring a limestone rock shelter adorned with Māori rock art. These artworks, crafted from ochre, bird fat, and charcoal, display a variety of subjects, including depictions of people, animals, and European settlers, highlighting a time span from 1400 to 1900 CE. This site offers insights into the cultural interactions and artistic expressions of the Māori people during the Late Post-Classical to Industrial Periods. Although some artworks have been removed for museum collections, the shelter remains a protected area under the management of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, providing public access to these historical treasures while safeguarding their integrity through conservation efforts.