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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Whistle, Whio

Complete soapstone whio (whistle). Surface is ground smooth. Drilled perforation at proximal end, with a oval knob projecting off one side. Distal end has a deep indentation with a chipped edge.

Provenance Place:
Glenorchy, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

D30.880

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
52.02 x 26.3 x 25.07mm
Media/Materials
Soapstone, Metamorphic, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Charles Haines
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D30.880
On Display
No

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