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paua an edible abalone, Haliotis iris, of New Zealand, having an iridescent shell used esp for jewellery paua [pau̇·ə] (invertebrate zoology) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Aboriginal artist Michael Nelson Jagamara has a field day with action painting, belting out eye-bruising gestural enlargements of tribal motifs; while New Zealand artist Michael Parekowhai lays Maori claim to Western pop with an installation/performance involving ten hollow-body electric guitars inlaid with paua shells in traditional kowhaiwhai patterns. From paua laminate made from the inside of New Zealand's abalone shell to rimu wood veneer and carpet made from New Zealand wool, travelers will begin to experience New Zealand elements before they board the plane. |
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