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Carlee Pawa in Ohaeawai

Last time I drove through Ohaeawai I spotted this wee mural on the front of what looks like a shed or garage which was painted by artist Carlee Pawa who lives in Kaitaia.



Looking closer at it, it seems like the mural has some stalks of corn, leaves, some Maori tribal art, some owls and a squirrel (which we don't have here). 

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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Graham Edwards said…
Seeing the squirrel depicted is a bit odd.
3 April 2022 at 22:59
Graham Edwards said…
I had to look the place up because it meant nothing to me but I must have driven through it quite a few time - I hope I didn't have my eyes closed at the time.
3 April 2022 at 23:01
Tom said…
...I like the owls.
3 April 2022 at 23:39
local alien said…
I wonder what that little shed is. It has some interesting decoration . Nice bright mural.
You are finding murals all those over the place. They seem to brighten so much of NZ now
4 April 2022 at 01:54
Bill said…
A pretty mural.
4 April 2022 at 02:23
Iris Flavia said…
Peanut, our Squirrel, came for a visit!
4 April 2022 at 11:26
magiceye said…
Bright and beautiful!
4 April 2022 at 13:19
Tigger's Mum said…
Grrr Squirrels - bane of a Tigger's life. Cheeky pests that steal stuff in my garden. I have nearly caught them when I was younger but they cheat and run up trees. Living in NZ, WITHOUT squirrels, must be ace. xxx MR T
4 April 2022 at 23:37
Sami said…
A bright and sweet mural. Love the owl :)
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
5 April 2022 at 01:24
Sharon said…
It's a cute mural with lots of nature represented.
5 April 2022 at 02:06
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
It is nicely done.
5 April 2022 at 03:11
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
It's sweet and bright and happy and I really like it! Did not know NZ did not have any squirirels~! How interesting to learn.
7 April 2022 at 10:39
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