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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Putorino

Wooden putorino made in two parts, joined down the sides. Middle section oval but round at distal and proximal ends. Proximal end head has serrated paua shell eyes inset. Proximal end flax ties are complete. Middle head flat, with serrated paua shell eye inset, proper left eye is more rudimentary than right. Distal end head has no paua inset and is missing the lower flax tie. The end of the flute is split, with the proper left back chipped.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D55.368

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
385 x 48 x 45mm
Media/Materials
wood, vegetal, organic, fibre, paua shell, shell, animal
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D55.368
On Display
No

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