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Poi

Taoka Maori

D94.29

Two poi woven from raupo (bullrush) wrapped longitudinally. One poi secured with muka (flax fiber) cord. The other secured with muka cord in two places (10mm apart). Twisted natural coloured muka cord inserted with a knot at the end.

Replica, Cloak, Kahu Huruhuru

Taoka Maori

D96.106

Complete replica kahu huruhuru, with chicken feathers. Woven harakeke flax with wide chicken feather border. The top and bottom are natural colour chicken feathers, with the border along the sides made of chicken feathers that have been dyed light green. There are two ties, one at either upper side corner.

Cloak, Kahu Huruhuru

Taoka Maori

D10.227

Complete kahu huruhuru. There are kiwi feathers in the centre of the kahu huruhuru, with a green feather border; 5cm on the left side and 6cm border on the right side.There is a purple and grey herringbone stitch border at the top edge, and a gold and black twine at the bottom edge. There are two lengths of harakeke twine with loops at the end that are worked along the top edge, approximately 15cm from the right and left sides.

Wahaika rakau

Taoka Maori

D1999.272

Complete wahaika rakau. It has a circular perforation that has been drilled and has a string tau. The head has carvings in the shape of a head with shell inlays for the eyes on both sides. It also has carvings on one side of the handle with shell inlays. Carvings run across the top of the butt until an overlapping notch on the other side. Both sets of carvings have chipped out gaps. It is well polished.

Cup & Saucer

Ceramics

F76.48

Vase

Ceramics

F76.95

Vase

Ceramics

F50.14

Flagon

Ceramics

F53.97

Bottle

Ceramics

F53.236

Bowl

Ceramics

F78.1

Mug, Cup, Commemorative

Ceramics

F78.24

Jug

Ceramics

F78.91

Adze, Toki

Taoka Maori

D12.4

Complete adze. Grey and brown stone. Surface is ground. Cross-section is rectangular. No differentiation between butt and blade; sides are tapered towards the poll. Bevel is continuous with the blade. Cutting edge is curved and blunt. "Near Black Jack's Point, Ravensbourne" and "A2" inscriptions.