Paratene Matchitt’s practice encompassed sculpture, drawing and painting. He was known for combining traditional Māori and modernist art forms. His work references events from Aotearoa New Zealand history, particularly the Māori prophetic movements of the 19th century such as Rātāna. This colour lithograph features a series of triangular shapes, a reoccurring fish motif and designs reminiscent of traditional Māori carving.

It is likely the title refers to Taumatakahawai, part of Otamataha Pā in Tauranga which, in the 1860s was used by English soldiers as a redoubt (a fort that relies on earthworks). Their task was to block supplies being sent from Tauranga in support of the Māori King forces in the Waikato. It became known as the Monmouth Redoubt and is now a public reserve.