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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Flute, Koauau

Wooden koauau. Cylindrical in shape with three holes on top which feature uncarved circular surface around each. Raised shoulder notch on rear side with small hole filled with unknown material. Design based on horizontal bands extending almost full length of koauau. Design based on three ridges (patapata) with two grooves (haehae) and notched ridge chevrons (pakati).

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D88.158

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
156 x 25 x 33mm
Media/Materials
wood, vegetal, organic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D88.158
On Display
No

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