Papatūānuku is the Māori Earth Mother, a figure embodying the land, its life-giving sustenance, and a deep connection to nature. Visual representations often depict her as a supine woman, her form made of or adorned with natural elements like soil, rocks, plants, and flowers, representing her role as the foundation for all life. Artists can draw from this rich imagery to evoke themes of creation, stability, identity, and the cyclical nature of life and death.