Taoka Puoro

Complete pukaea. Small lip around proximal end mouthpiece. Sides flare towards distal end, which ends in a gaping bell-like mouth. The pukaea is manufactured from two lengths of carved wood that are fixed together by lengths of fibre. The fibre is set into indentations in the wood, so are flush with the surface. The outer surfaces of the of the mouth are carved, and they come to a point at the distal ends, one of which is significantly chipped. There are teeth-like notches around the internal mouth opening.

Complete pukaea. Large pukaea with circular cross-section, manufactured from two internally hollowed pieces of wood, wrapped nearly from end to end by fibre. Half of the fibre, from the mid-section to the distal end is dyed black. The proximal end is narrow, sides flare to a wide distal end. The distal end has carved, triangular projections around the edge. There are three small metal nails at the distal end where the twine ends.

Wooden flute; koauau. A longer example unusual in having seven holes on top side. A further flat knotch section has been removed on underside opposite forth hole. Both ends cut flush. Diagonal surface cut just below sixth hole.

Complete flute, with small fragments missing from either end. There are three perforations along the top. There is a drill mark at the proximal end. The distal end is darker than the proximal end.

Complete flute, with light chipping on either end. There are several longitudinal cracks, one of which is split wide open. The other cracks are filled with an adhesive. There are four perforations, three along the top of the flute, and one at the end. At one end of the flute, there are diagonal striations.