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Complete pukaea. Small lip around proximal end mouthpiece. Sides flare towards distal end, which ends in a gaping bell-like mouth. The pukaea is manufactured from two lengths of carved wood that are fixed together by lengths of fibre. The fibre is set into indentations in the wood, so are flush with the surface. The outer surfaces of the of the mouth are carved, and they come to a point at the distal ends, one of which is significantly chipped. There are teeth-like notches around the internal mouth opening.

Pukaea, Trumpet

Taoka Puoro

D58.116

Complete pukaea. Large pukaea with circular cross-section, manufactured from two internally hollowed pieces of wood, wrapped nearly from end to end by fibre. Half of the fibre, from the mid-section to the distal end is dyed black. The proximal end is narrow, sides flare to a wide distal end. The distal end has carved, triangular projections around the edge. There are three small metal nails at the distal end where the twine ends.

Dish, Basket

World

D58.131

Dish

World

D58.132

Comb

World

D58.136

Vessel

World

D61.7

Pot

World

D61.11

Jar

World

D61.16

Pendant, He Kura

He kura

D61.20

Complete pounamu pendant. Mid-green and translucent. Surface is ground smooth on the front and bruised on the back. Bird head in profile at the proximal end, turned to the proper left side. Suspension hole (drilled mostly from the front) as eye and a well-defined beak with a knob on the upper beak. Two projections below the head representing legs with well-defined knees and a foot on the proper right side.

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Figurine

Drum

Armlet

Armlet, Metal, Worked

Spear

Dagger, Knife

Comb

Pukaea, Trumpet

Pukaea, Trumpet

Dish, Basket

Dish

Comb

Vessel

Pot

Jar

Pendant, He Kura

Jar

Bowl

Spear, Spear Head, Harpoon

Figurine