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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Bailer, Tata

Complete tatā (canoe bailer). Light brown rimu wood. Surface is worked smooth but with wood grain still evident. Handle is straight with a carved face at the butt (browline, bulbous eyes, and nose are indicated). Style departs from traditional design with handle at back, indicates European influence. A chip is missing from centre edge of pouring edge.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D23.120

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
195 x 535 x 70mm
Media/Materials
Rimu, wood, vegetal, organic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D23.120
On Display
No

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