Au
human history
Au. Thatching awl. This au is cut and polished from a segment of animal bone. It was used in the thatching of rooves of old-style Tokelauan dwellings. The au is curved in profile, cut at a slant and sharpened to a point. It has a highly polished surface treatment. It is light yellow with some discolouration.
Accession number: 1998.13.15 Last Update: 3 Jun 2026
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- Te reo Name
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Thatching awl (English)
Netting gauge (English)
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- Description
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- Place
- Tokelau Islands/Polynesia/Pacific
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- Accession Number
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1998.13.15
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12 May 1998
- Other Id
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55495 (ethnology)
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- Display Room
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